Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Jerry is our beloved cousin. My sister remembers his plumbing work at 109 Jeanette when he helped our mom by putting an outside spigot so she could use her hose to water her flowers without going to the basement. It meant the world to her. He told her he likes to work alone and that he did. My dad would quote John Milton to me back in 1970s when he was not well and unable to do what he could at the end of his own journey. " They also serve who stand and wait". This quote would reflect the spirit of many of us , but for Jerry it meant so much more. On 9/11 when the 343 FDNY passed on his watch, his soul surely shattered into 343 pieces. Father Mychal Judge, the chaplain led the 343 home to Jesus. Those remaining had the task of finding remains, and living with the reality of this evil. Jerry, who was not only an empathetic man of grace and faith, was surely devastated by the mission at hand. He now has peace in the loving hands of the Lord. In my heart, I can see him saluting his fallen comrades for his job is now done. Surely Father Judge in his usual way, blessed him. Our family and friends greeted him and that genuine smile of his shines in the heavens. If there is a 109 Jeanette in heaven, he stopped by to see his earthly work. For now, we can only follow the example that radiated the life of Jerry, love God, and love each other in all actions, thoughts, and prayers. To Jerry I say on behalf of 109 Jeanette: My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my sister thanks you, my brothers thank you, and I thank you. Eternal rest dearest cousin. Till we meet again, may we all know God's grace and love as we finish the job at hand.
