Staten Island obituaries for Feb. 27, 2023: Gerry Jensen longtime Advance delivery driver, remembered

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In remembrance of those who have died, here is a collection of obituaries posted on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here.

Gerard (Gerry) Jensen passed away suddenly on Feb. 25, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Gerard was born in Queens on May 29, 1951 to father Fredrick Jensen and mother Clara (nee Hall). Gerry moved to Staten Island at the age of two to the New Dorp section with his family, where they lived for many years before moving to Great Kills. Gerry started his career with the Staten Island Advance as a carrier with his brothers as a young teen. After turning 18, Gerry started full-time with the Staten island Advance in the mailroom before obtaining a job as a truck delivery driver. A job Gerry had for 44 years before retiring in October of 2015. Gerry still has many friends from the Advance he keeps in touch with and meets for lunch. He loved to spend time with them at parties and just hanging out in the yard. Gerry was known to man the grill at barbecues and was known as the Grill Master. Family looked forward to Gerry being at the grill for his delicious food. Gerry met the love his life, Carol, and they were married for over 36 years. They are the parents of two amazing adult children, Nicole and Gerard Jr. Gerry enjoyed taking vacations with his family to Florida, a cruise to Bermuda, Ocean City Maryland, Bahamas, Jamaica. Read the full obit on SILive.

YESTERDAY’S OBITUARIES

John Dazzo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died on February 21, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

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