Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan

March 27, 1941 - May 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan

March 27, 1941 - May 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

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Gerald W. Kerrigan Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald W. Kerrigan of Melrose, Massachusetts, who passed away on May 23, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gerald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara Gibbons Kerrigan. He is survived by: his daughters, Christine Bonner of Milford, Lynne Kerrigan of Wakefield, Massachusetts and Mary Beth Kerrigan of Woburn, Massachusetts; his son-in-law William Bonner of Milford; his granddaughters, Jess Bonner of Manchester and Grace Kerrigan of Scottsville; and his sister-in-law Patricia Sexton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



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