Gerald (Gerry) T. MacPherson

August 13, 1948 - October 20, 2014

Gerald (Gerry) T. MacPherson, 66, of Tinton Falls, had the best heart but a lousy ticker. He passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Staten Island, NY, he has been a resident of Tinton Falls for over 60 years. Gerry worked 34 years as a mechanical engineer for Bell Labs/Lucent Technologies, Holmdel, retiring in 2002. He was a life member of the Tinton Falls Fire Company No. 1, serving for 46 years where he was Ex-Chief (3 years), past President (12 years), and unofficial Ebenezer Scrooge of the annual tree lot. He also served as a Commissioner for Fire District No. 1 for nearly 20 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Donald H. and Alice MacPherson as well as his brother, Donald MacPherson. His laughter will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touch especially his wife of 44 years, Carin MacPherson; his children Colleen and Stephen Werner, Scot MacPherson, and David and Pam MacPherson; his grandchildren, Miles and Paige Werner; his siblings Bonnie and Ricky Ambrosia, Robbie and Janice MacPherson, Jeff and Carmelina MacPherson, and Carol and Jim Noe; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Friday October 24, 2014 at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls from 2-4 PM and 6-8PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry’s memory may be made to the Tinton Falls Fire Company No 1, 695 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724.