Gerald P. Peariso Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gerald P. Peariso, Sr., age 68 of South Rockwood, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Jerry had been in declining health for the past 4 months. Born December 5, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, Jerry was the son of the late David and Dolores (Collins) Peariso. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On September 11, 1998, Jerry married Brenda L. Southworth in Toledo, Ohio. He was employed as a truck driver for Southshore Transportation in Sandusky, Ohio, hauling building materials for many years before retiring in 2017. He was an avid Detroit Lions football fan but his family was the most meaningful part of his life. Jerry is survived by his wife Brenda; five children: Theresa (Russell Young) Dionne of Monroe, Edward (Tiffany Bomia) Dionne, Jr. of South Rockwood, Amber (William) Smith of Lambertville, Hunter (Patricia Romanowski) Peariso of Erie, and Winter (Joshua Willis) Laura of Newport; two brothers, John (Doreen) Peariso of Mesa, Arizona and Paul Peariso of Oklahoma, and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald P. Peariso, Jr., two sisters, Mary Rincock and Joan Milbrant; and brother, David Peariso. Cremation will take place in accordance with his wishes. His family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, March 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bacarella Funeral Home. At 1 p.m., Rev. Keith Hawes, Pastor of Stewart Road Church of God, will officiate a memorial service in remembrance of Jerry’s life.

Gerald P. Peariso Sr.

December 5, 1951 - March 2, 2020