Gerald C. Taddeo

GREECE - Passed away peacefully at home on February 11th 2022 at age 72. Prede­ceased by parents, Jer­ry & Josephine Taddeo; grandparents, Charles & Michelina Passeri. Sur­vived by his wife of 52 years, Diane; children, Lisa (Jeff) Tuttle, Julie (Steve) Tortora; Joel Taddeo; grandchildren, Madison, Avery, Zach­ary, Dominic; sisters, Gail (Steve) Plucknette & Diane (Ted) Marello; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

A proud graduate of Greece Olympia HS (1967) and went on to earn a Bachelors degree from Roberts Weslyan College. He loved to debate anything, especially politics, and had a passion for the stock market. Jerry was very active and enjoyed exercising, swimming, and taking walks. He was an avid reader of books on history, Barron's and Wall Street Newspapers. Jerry loved to watch Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, Mass on TV, the Lawrence Welk Show, and NFL football. He was famous for his "Oddball" gift ideas such as a banjo. He hated the woods, but loved the hunting trips to the camp. Jerry was the most selfless man we know, always saving for a rainy day. He was a proud supporter of his grandkids and hated missing their events. He loved camping as well as all the trips he had taken with his wife Diane and was extremely grateful for the care and support she provided through it all. He was the happiest when surrounded by family.

Calling Hours will be held from 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 17th at New Comer Cremations & Funer­als, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Jerry's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Friday, Febru­ary 18th at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Road. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepul­chre Cemetery.