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1945

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2017

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Michael Gerardot Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2017.

Michael Gerardot, 71, of New Haven, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born on September 11, 1945 in Monroeville, a son of the late Stanley and Frieda (Savio) Gerardot. He worked at and retired from Franke Plating Works, Inc. He enjoyed spending his time feeding the birds and squirrels. He also enjoyed crafting things from old "junk". Surviving family include his children, Julie (Brad) Cayot, Lisa Gerardot, Chad (Heather) Gerardot; six grandchildren; one great grandson; siblings, Pat Nofziger, Norman Gerardot, Cindy Weinman; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his siblings, Judy Stevenson and Wiley Gerardot; and a nephew, Philip Gerardot. Inurnment with graveside services will be 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at IOOF Cemetery, 1109 Hartzell Rd., New Haven.

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May 3, 2017

Missy & Bill Meyer

Always enjoyed talking with Mike at the donut shop, such a nice guy. So sorry for your loss.

May 3, 2017

Terri Bradtmueller

Sorry for your loss. Kurt, Terri, and Grace

April 30, 2017

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Mike was one of my brother Gary Schmeling's best friends growing up in Sunnymede. Great guy. Peace to his family.

April 28, 2017

Mary Hamilton

will miss him at family donuts ate lunch there everyday at shared reading the paper with him rest in peace Mary & Dana

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