Geraldine "Gerry" Sherry

February 22, 1931 - May 2, 2020

Geraldine M. Sherry, 89 (Nee; Zadlock) of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Geraldine was born in Sayreville, the daughter of Anthony and Agnes. She graduated from St. Mary's High school and during the Korean War, Gerry served her country proudly in the naval reserves. After her service she married her childhood friend Ernest in 1954 and began their life as husband and wife. Gerry and Ernest raised a family of four in South Amboy. While raising her children, she worked for the City of South Amboy as Court Administrator until the late 1990's. Gerry was a dedicated parishioner of Sacred Heart Church as well as a devoted Member of the Rosary Society and Den mother for Cub Scouts Pack #95. As she got older she enjoyed her life with her husband traveling and entertaining with her family. She always enjoyed having an open door for her family and friends. Great memories were always lasting memories in Gerry's eyes. Her family and friends will cherish the type of person Gerry was and will never be forgotten in their hearts. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Ernest, daughter Carol Lynn McCurdy, brother Keith Sherry, granddaughter Colleen Petrocy, sister Lillian Smozanitz, brothers Chester Zadlock, Anthony, Jr. Zadlock, Thomas Zadlock and Zenon Zadlock. ​Gerry is survived by her sons Thomas Sherry, and his wife Dolores and John Sherry. Cherished grandmother to Timothy McCurdy, Patrick McCurdy, Bree Sherry, Micheal Sherry, Janeen D’Agostino , Jake Sherry, Jamie Sherry, Tara Amantia and Edward Sherry. She was the adored great grandmother to nine and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services were conducted by the Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. A memorial will be offered in the future to celebrate her life. Gerry was laid to rest beside her husband at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens. To send condolences or tribute to the family please visit KurzawaFH.com.