Gerald A. O'Hare

Gerald 'Jerry' Arthur O'Hare was born in Sacramento, CA, on February 11, 1933 and passed away in Clovis, CA on July 29, 2011 after a more than 3-year battle with cancer. Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn in 1998 after 42 years of marriage. Jerry and Marilyn raised 4 children whom they loved and supported in all of their endeavors. Jerry had 9 grandchildren who he adored (and one great-grandchild on the way). Jerry was a proud veteran of the US Army. He served two years of active duty in Korea, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Professionally, Jerry spent his career as a public servant which included a stint with the Sacramento Fire Department, a position in the City of Porterville Planning Department. He concluded his 40-plus year career with the Placer County Planning Department. He was a devout Catholic, an Irishman who cherished his Celtic heritage and enjoyed sharing some blarney while raising a glass now and again. Jerry was an accomplished pianist, enjoyed fishing (sort of), and loved researching his Gaelic origins and sharing Irish traditions with friends and family. Slainte! Friends are invited to attend a Rosary Service at W.F. Gormley and Sons Chapel, Friday, August 12 at 7:00pm. Friends are also invited to a Mass of Christian burial to be offered for the repose of his soul at St. Joseph's Chapel inside St. Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave., Saturday at 10:00am