Gerry Dwyer, age 80, of Wickliffe passed away September 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his wife and children after a six year battle with a form of ALS. Born January 19, 1936 in Bronx, NY, he is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Emma (Fuerst) and brothers Tom, Lester, and Paul.
Gerry enjoyed working on model trains, spending time with family, and watching movies with his surround sound system on full blast. Gerry was a retired school teacher who influenced the lives of thousands of students during his 50 year teaching career at both St. Joseph High School and Lake Catholic High School. He is a member of the Lake Catholic Hall of Excellence and former St. Joseph musical director.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Lori (Milner); children, Julie Seline (Dave), Kevin (Lisa), Tommy (Stephanie), and Lindy O'Keefe (Brian); grandchildren, Declan, Colin, Rory, Henry, and Harper.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 14 at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center Street, Mentor, OH from 3 to 7 p.m. Please meet at church for the Celebration of Life Mass on Thursday, September 15 at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060 at 9:30 a.m. Burial of ashes will take place at All Souls Cemetery on a future date.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185, Cleveland 44119 or the ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter.