Gerald, "Jerry" William Schwenk, 71 passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1950, in Hackensack, NJ to Harold Schwenk Sr and Virginia (Peets) Schwenk. Jerry graduated from Sachem Central School District, served in the US National Guard, and majored in business. He spent his entire career working for National Grid.

Jerry married his High School sweetheart Judith Schwenk and had just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past May.

As an avid outdoorsman, Jerry loved to fish, hunt, and camp. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Jerry was a supportive and caring husband and father. His sons Jason, Jeffrey, and Kevin often mentioned Jerry as their "idol." Jerry was an active participant in their boy scout activities, and all sporting events, along with regular life's trials and tribulations. Jerry taught them all how to love first and enjoy every moment.

If you ask anyone who met Jerry, they would say this: "From a handshake and a hello, he made you feel like you knew him for years. He was the easiest man to connect with and even easier to love!" "It will be the little things that you will remember. The quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter."

Jerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife, Judith; sons, Jason (Alicia), Jeffrey (Jennifer) Schwenk, and Kevin (Tara) Schwenk. His greatest loves, are his grandchildren, Olivia, Ryan, Justice, Dylan, Natalie, Daisy, and Hunter. His brother, Harold (Spike) Schwenk Jr; sister, Janice Schwenk Filkins, and his loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 3:00 until 4:00 PM followed by a Service of Remembrance at 4 PM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.

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