It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald R. DeLello announces his passing at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer. Jerry passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2018 surrounded by those he loved.
Jerry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his devoted life partner Sandy DiLeo of Hackettstown NJ and by nieces Jeri-Lynn Loughlin of Oak Ridge, NJ; Phylisa Cerene of Vernon, NJ; Danielle Landers of Frisco, TX; 3 great nieces and 3 great nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his father & mother, Frank and Vilma and 2 brothers, Frank Jr. and William.
Jerry was a retired school teacher, having devoted 36 years of his life to teaching special needs children at Mansfield Elementary School in Mansfield Township. NJ. Jerry had a wonderful sense and humor and in his younger years loved to sing and perform comedy at local venues.
Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown NJ on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A funeral service will be held at Cochran Funeral Home on March 26th at 11:30 am with Dr. Rev. Frank Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Stanhope Union Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice specialists for their support in Jerry’s final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerry’s memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860
Condolences:
Carol Feller
#7
March 23rd, 2018 11:48 am
My condolence to the family and friends of Jerry.
I was known to him as "Momma Carol"
May he know God's Peace.
The DeBellonia Family
#6
March 23rd, 2018 10:44 am
Our sincere condolences to the entire DeLello Family. I hope Uncle Jerry is reuniting with his brothers and parents. xo
Pat and David Moore
#5
March 22nd, 2018 1:25 pm
Jerry strived hard to please and educate his students and they loved him!! Hugs and prayers for the Family !!!
Kelly Canfield
#4
March 21st, 2018 3:24 pm
Mr. DeLello was the best teacher hands down. He inspired me in ways that most teachers didn’t. He had a soft heart . I still have my penny collection he started with us in school and I still continue to collect pennies thanks to him. I remember when he use to let us arm wrestle in class. He always bet on me to beat the boys lol! Rest In Peace . You will be missed.
Kelly Canfield
Trix Lynar
#3
March 20th, 2018 9:38 pm
Tom and I want to extend our deepest condolences to Sandy and family. He was a wonderful teacher and a good friend
Lucia Flint
#2
March 20th, 2018 7:29 pm
My condolences to the family and RIP Mr. DeLello.
Red Whitmore
#1
March 20th, 2018 3:54 pm
My prayers go out to his family and close friends. May they find comfort in knowing that Jerry is with our Lord
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