Gerry joined the Rotary Club of Amherst in 1994. During his tenure, he served as president 4 times. Prior to joining the Amherst club, Gerry belonged to the Rotary Club of East Aurora and the Rotary Club of Delmar. Gerry created our club's Foundation, served as Club President, and was one of its Charter Members. He remained on the Board until his recent death. Gerry served as Assistant Governor of our Rotary District 7090 and held numerous other positions as well. Gerry led a Rotary Group Study Exchange to South Korea and took part in a Rotary Friendship Exchange to Brazil. Gerry was a two-time Paul Harris Fellow.
Gerry volunteered for countless community projects and activities, including Habitat for Humanity; working with numerous local food pantries; visiting and enriching the lives of residents of local nursing homes; helping at our Rotary Classic Car Show; raising funds for needy and homeless children and families, and so much more.
Gerry made generous personal donations to The Rotary Foundation, as well as countless district and local projects. Gerry was responsible for recruiting many new club members, including many professionals who helped to strengthen the diversity of our club.
Gerry embodied Rotary's "Service Above Self". He will be sorely missed by all of us!
