Gerald H. Gates Sr.

1933 - 2018

Gerald H. Gates Sr. obituary, 1933-2018, Binghamton, NY

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home

737 Chenango Street

Port Dickinson, New York

Gerald Gates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Gerald H. "Porky" Gates Sr. of Binghamton, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret. Gerald is survived by his daughters, Carrie & John LeMore, Valerie & Jeff Clark, grandchildren, Chris & Jessica, Keeley, Richie and Patrick, great grandson, Nello. Gerald was a retiree from the Town of Chenango. At his request there will be no services and burial will take place at the convenience of his family

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January 16, 2018

Dick Merrill

An old friend. May he Rest In Peace.

January 14, 2018

Mary Madigan

To the Gates Family,
I worked with Porky for many years at Chenango Forks. He was one of the sweetest guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Mary

January 14, 2018

Maralena Dropp

Carrie, V al and families,I am sorry sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in my prayers.

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