Gerald D. “Jerry” Parsons

CANANDAIGUA/LIVONIA — Gerald D. “Jerry” Parsons died December 27, 2012 at age 75 years.

Predeceased by his parents, James and Viola Parsons, brother, James Parsons, and sister, Phyllis Gorwaiz. Survived by his wife, Maachah “Mickey” Parsons of Canandaigua; brother, Myron (Barbara) Parsons of Honeoye; sisters, Evelyn Spross of Newark, Sybil Joy of Dansville, and Laurel, Marcia, and Lynette Parsons all of Livonia; several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was born on January 28, 1937, to James and Viola W. Parsons.
Friends called Monday, December 31, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Route 15 and 20A, Livonia, where services followed calling at 3 p.m. The Rev. David Geer was the celebrant. Burial to be held privately. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

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