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Gerald “Jerry” Aloysius Holleran Jr. died on Sept. 14, 2024.
Gerald “Jerry” Aloysius Holleran Jr. died on Sept. 14, 2024. He used to be 68.
Born on Sept. 23, 1955, and raised in Gladwyne, Pa., Mr. Holleran used to be a larger-than-life presence who introduced pleasure, laughter and like to everybody who knew him.
A graduate and three-sport varsity athlete at Episcopal Academy and an attendee of the College of Dayton, Mr. Holleran went directly to construct a a success profession within the specialised heavy building apparatus business. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to begin his personal trade, Equipment Products and services Inc., the place he blended his sharp trade acumen with a lifelong hobby in earth-moving apparatus. He additionally used to be previous president of the Delaware Valley Related Apparatus Sellers (DVAED).
Mr. Holleran’s passions prolonged well past his skilled achievements. He used to be an avid golfer, a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lover of excellent track, craft beer and comedy. He used to be happiest when surrounded by way of family and friends, whether or not they had been touring, sharing amusing or just observing sports activities in combination. He used to be at all times the lifetime of the celebration.
Identified for his mischievous humorousness, his generosity and his charismatic character, he touched many lives. He had a outstanding athletic talent and whilst he “by no means regarded as himself an educational,” he used to be an avid reader with a prepared hobby in American historical past. His being concerned nature blended along with his sharp trade instincts and captivating demeanor shall be remembered by way of all who had been lucky sufficient to understand him.
He used to be a faithful husband to Kathy Jo Holleran and a loving father to his two youngsters, Gerald Holleran III and Joanna Holleran. He used to be the proud brother of James Holleran and Sheila O’Neil and used to be preceded in demise by way of his folks, Gerald Sr. and Rosemary Hayden. His prolonged circle of relatives, Aunt Joan and Uncle Tom Hayden, and their youngsters, and Aunt Barbara Kearns held a unique position in his center.
A religious Catholic, Mr. Holleran used to be a long-standing member of St. Elizabeth’s Church, the place his religion performed a central function in his existence.
In lieu of plants, donations may also be made in his reminiscence to the American Lung Affiliation.
