Gerard B. Gavin, Jr.

DELMAR – Gerard B. Gavin, Jr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on September 2, 1948 in Albany and was the son of the late Gerard B. and Virginia A. (Joinville) Gavin, Sr. He was a Fingerprint Examiner II for 24 years with the Department of Criminal Justice Services in Albany before retiring on December 30, 2010. He was the treasurer for the CSEA Local Union. He was a volunteer fireman with the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., where he was on their Board of Directors. He was very instrumental in setting up their fund raising breakfast events.
His jest of life and caring nature endeared him to all the people he came in contact with. Jerry unselfishly gave his time, energy and passion to anyone needing help. He was always the first to respond. He enjoyed snowshoeing, nature walks, swimming, gardening, history, playing cards - especially bridge, and was an avid Yankees fan.
Jerry is survived by his loving life partner, Deanna Churchill; his loving sisters, Donna (John) Apple of New Fairfield, Conn., Dr. Deborah (Dr. Rustom) Rastinehad of Saratoga Springs, Arlene (John) Mirabile of Colonie and Christine (Edward) Ericson of Huntingdon, Pa.; his cherished nieces and nephews, Matthew (Delta) Apple, Jennifer Apple, Harry Schultz, Jessica (Michael) Marquard, John Mirabile, Joseph, Casey, Michael and Katherine Ericson, Ardeshir and Rameen Rastinehad and the late Justin Mirabile. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon Saturday at St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Ave., Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glens Falls Oncology Department, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (OVFC Inc.), P.O. Box E, Clarksville, NY 12041 in memory of Gerard B. Gavin, Jr.