Jerald R. Brydges

Jerald R. Brydges, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.  Born on March 30, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Lantz) Brydges.

Jerald, also known to family and friends as “Jerry” and “Mooch”, attended local schools and then served in the United States Army from 1976 until 1979.  On February 10, 1979, Jerry married the love of his life, Robin M. Cirrito.  In 1995, he earned his associates degree in accounting from Niagara County Community College. Jerry was employed as a laborer and truck driver for various local companies.  He was an avid sports fan, loved baking his famous pie crusts and homemade macaroni and cheese, coaching baseball, landscaping, and helping and socializing with his neighbors. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandson.

In addition to his loving wife of over thirty-seven years, Jerry is survived by two children, Jacob (fiancé Sara LaWall) Brydges and Rebekah (David) Kallin; one grandson, Tyler Brydges; eight siblings, George (Linda) Brydges, Harry (Marlene) Brydges, Lori Jo (John) Hall, Pamela (John) Bowers, Scott (Melissa) Lassman, Tracy (Wayne Grenning) DeWitt, Jason (Rebecca) Lassman and Laura (Douglas) Seefeldt; several loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins, and Paul (Marion) Lassman.  He was also predeceased by one sister, MaryAnn (Brian of Niagara Falls, NY) Mang.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 22nd from 3-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Chorey officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the family to be used according to their wishes.  Visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a condolence, light a candle and to view his guestbook.