Gerald "Jerry" James Gamalski Jr., age 69 of Mount Clemens, Michigan, passed away March 27, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1952 to Gerald J. Gamalski Sr. and Mary Ann "Nancy" (Murphy) in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. On October 8, 1976, Jerry was married to Dorothy M. Voiland, the love of his life and sweetheart since fourth grade. They married at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens and celebrated 45 years of marriage together.

Jerry was a devoted husband and loving father to his five children. He was extremely supportive and so very proud of his children and grandchildren. Jerry owned and operated Tri-County Builders Hardware (Gamalski Hardware Co.). He started working in the family business as a young teenager in the 1960s and worked faithfully until February 9, 2022. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, the Cantare Ensemble at church, and Sons of the American Legion. He sang and played guitar in his band "The Same Old Guys." Jerry enjoyed spending time with friends at Mangan's Irish Hut, singing, playing music, watching sports, trivia games, solving sudoku and crossword puzzles, his Ford F-150 truck, and vacationing in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Jerry had a great sense of humor and always had a funny joke to tell. He was a faithful friend, who volunteered and donated to many charities. He was instrumental in building a military wall of honor at De La Salle Collegiate High School.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Gerald (Monica) Gamalski III, Steven (Varinia Urday) Gamalski, Jennifer Gamalski, Joseph Gamalski and Natalie Gamalski; grandchildren, Karina, Tabitha, Magdalena and Rosalie; siblings, Gregory Gamalski (Lori Lutz), Bill (Karen) Gamalski, Gary Gamalski, Ann (Matt) King and Mary Grace Tomtishen (Peter Martin); and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Nancy.

Visiting hours are 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. (in state 8:30 a.m.) Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens with Father John Maksym and Father Bob Voiland officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clinton Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Clemens, MI.

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