Obituary: Gerard P. Farrelly Of Ossining

From the Dorsey Funeral Home

Gerard P. Farrelly, a longtime resident of Ossining, New York, died on April 5, 2021. He was born in New York City on July 21, 1942, to Patrick and Mary Ellen Cronin Farrelly from Co. Cavan and Co. Kerry, Ireland. Raised in Washington Heights, Gerry was the eldest of five children.

Gerry worked for the Postal Service for over 40 years beginning as a mail carrier in NYC. As a young boy, he was known to ride his bike in and out of city blocks, knowing every corner and storefront covering Manhattan. Gerry finished his career as a Transportation Supervisor in Jersey City, NJ, and spent the last twenty years retired in his home of 51 years.

Gerry married Joan Potocki on June 25, 1966, and went on to lovingly raise two daughters, Beth Farrelly of Yonkers and Jeanine Isabella (Joseph) of Katonah. He watched and nurtured his girls, who he often called his “queenies” and gave even more love back to his four grandchildren, Molly, Ryan, Colin, and Jayne.

A friend to all and a family man to his core, he was a gentle soul whose life was built on hard work and the company of loved ones. Gerry remained in touch with friends from his Washington Heights neighborhood and his job, and enjoyed time with family, friends and neighbors. He emulated kindness in a graceful way and always made it a point to know every person in the room.

Gerry is predeceased by his cherished wife Joan. He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, loving in-laws, nieces and nephews and sisters Anne/twin (Bob dec.) Reiner, Shelia (Hughie) Sheridan, and Mary Ellen (Vinnie) Homenick. Gerry and his late brother Brendan (Nelga) Farrelly, were often known as bookends, always the last to leave a gathering smiling.

Beloved by everyone who had the fortune of knowing him, Gerry will be remembered for his thoughtful way in this world.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 12:00pm, St. Augustine’s Church, 381 N.Highland Avenue, Ossining, New York.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Washington Hook & Ladder Co., P.O.Box 2, Ossining, NY 10562 or Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll 10545 or www.maryknollsociety.org in loving memory of “Gerard P. Farrelly”.