John Geras (Gerasimovich) passed away on April 15th, 2024. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn College, was a NY member of the New York State National Guard, and served 2 years in the US Army. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joyce, he had 8 children, 17 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He wanted to be known as a good man.
Not only will he be remembered as a good man but an amazing, one of a kind, lively, hilarious character who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. His knack for coming up with creative nicknames brought laughs to everyone. The only thing bigger than John’s personality was his heart. Whether it was a lifelong friend or a stranger on the street, he would give anyone the shirt off his back without thinking twice.
John embraced life with a fiery passion, adoring the ones he loved most who reciprocate his love so abundantly. The memories and love shared will be cherished forever.
Services:
Saturday 4/20
Viewing 3 – 8 pm
Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home
6616 Congress St. New Port Richey, FL 34653
Sunday 4/21
Liturgy starts at 10 am. This is a full church congregation service not just a service to honor John. John’s specific viewing will be 12 – 1 pm at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church. The church is located at 4633 Glissade Dr. New Port Richey, FL 34652.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking all friends and family to honor John’s memory by donating to the SPCAsuncoast.com website and/or bringing dog and cat food to the service.
Recommended Hotel:
Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity
11780 SR-54 E
Trinity, FL 33556
Carri and Delaney
April 17, 2024, 3:41 pm
We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning.
Sainath
April 17, 2024, 3:53 pm
I am terribly sorry to hear the news about your father. Please accept my condolences. May god provide you all the strength during this difficult period. May his soul rest in peace.
Adorable
April 17, 2024, 4:18 pm
Mr. John, I did not get the honoring of knowing you at your peek, as I came into your family company in the last year. I got to meet you once at the 2023 Holiday Gathering for Team.
I watched as you smiled and still in your way made others laugh. I watched as your Joyce sat close by and your family circled around. I saw a family of love. I have listened to stories about you, your accomplishments, and I have been a witness to your love of your family through special trips for your girls, and I witness the grief that I see on your families faces that hold your essence tightly to their hearts.
There is no doubt that you have left a legacy of love through your wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and anyone that got to call you a friend and family.
Thank you for building a company in an industry that will always be needed. That drive gifted me a place work for a secure family business & be Blessed to know your family.
Until you hug your family again, be well Mr. John and enjoy hugging those you have missed.
My heart is with all the Team family, what is remembered lives.
Jason Gerasimovich
April 17, 2024, 4:25 pm
Thank you Dad for life, I hope heaven is welcoming you. I hope you’re boat shopping up there! You are the funniest person I ever met! You did a great job here on earth! Keep going❤️
Mohan Raj K
April 17, 2024, 4:48 pm
Sorry to hear about demise of your father. I pray for his soul rest in peace.
Kenneth A. Gerasimovich
April 17, 2024, 5:37 pm
Dad,
I love you very much and will miss you. So many memories, but our favorite story we would tell year after year was the “egg story”. We never grew tired of telling that one. Be sure to tell to to everyone you see heaven.
Ken
SammieJo
April 17, 2024, 5:57 pm
Guapo Guapo Guapo
Thank you for every laugh, life lesson, and funny story. Through every twist and turn life brought, you were always there to make each day brighter and lighter. I will miss our book club, our made up songs, and our bets! You truly are one of a kind Guapo. To know you is to love you and we all love you forever.
Alexa Gerasimovich
April 17, 2024, 6:02 pm
I’ll never forget how amazing it was to have you as my grandpa. You have always been one of my biggest fans and supporters through my whole life. I know through each milestone I have, you’ll be there with me. Thank you for the unconditional love and encouragement you’ve given me- I’ll always keep it close to my heart.
Randich Family
April 17, 2024, 6:28 pm
Sending prayers for your Dad & our sympathy to all his Family at this sad difficult time..Love from the Mike Randich Family
Vijayendra Kumar
April 17, 2024, 9:07 pm
I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a father is a profound loss, and I can only imagine the pain you’re feeling. Your father’s memory will forever remain in your heart, and the love you shared will continue to be a source of strength. May you find solace in the cherished moments you had together, may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Sheri (Lewis) Nichols
April 17, 2024, 9:26 pm
John,
You have always been one of the best people I have ever known. You showed exceptional taste when you married Joyce and made her girls part of your family. On my frequent visits to your home, you always made me feel special. You moved my best friends out of state, but it gave me and others the opportunity to visit Florida. I then moved away to Maine and didn’t have the opportunity to visit, but I did see you and Joyce a couple of times in Maine. You, of course, nicknamed my two girls, and made a lasting impression. I’m sure that you are making your surroundings a better place now that you are there. I will always think of you and laugh. Much love to Joyce, Patty, Kathy and Denise, to John’s boys and to the rest of his family.
Shirley
Lisa Ellia
April 17, 2024, 9:32 pm
Our deepest condolences to the entire Gerasimovich family. May you hold dear all the memories you created with him and know that he will always be in your heart. RIP Mr G
Love, Tony and Lisa Ellia
william katilus
April 17, 2024, 10:50 pm
John was the first friend I made when I moved to Florida 30+ years ago . John will be missed he was a great man lots of great memories, my condolences to his wife Joyce and family .
Bill Katilus
George Roxton
April 18, 2024, 3:14 pm
It was a real pleasure to work with John since I was hired by Paratech (then Partner Ind. of Am) in 1974 in Chicago. – I always compared his tasty humor to John Rickles, because everybody that he jokingly “insulted”, loved it and would never forget him. He was hilarious but very considered man. John cherished his associates and was always happy to help by uplifting their spirit and relieving any stress situation to a positive outcome.
I recall our fishing together on the Bay, snacking on Polish sausages with beer. – Will always remember John in the best positive way!
Best condolences to his wife Joyce, daughters Catty and Patty that I know for years and the rest of his wonderful family. I am very sorry that John passed away, but nobody will ever forget him.
Susan Davis
April 18, 2024, 6:20 pm
The Davis’ Family,
Our sincere condolences, John was an exceptional person. A true one of a kind, I have very fond memories of him in my childhood. Do not think I have met anyone more unique than him.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, Russell and Susan Davis
Tami Gossing
April 19, 2024, 3:00 am
John/Blinky, you will be missed. You were so good to the girls. You treated all of the Bolingbrook kids that came to the house and hungout with your girls like family. From giving us nick-names to advice. We all loved you! The Gossling family sends our condolences. Hugs to Joyce, Denise, Milton, Kathy, Patty and Tom, and all the grandkids and great grandkids.
Love, Tami, Tyler and Aubrey.
Peggy Burch
April 19, 2024, 1:44 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the family of a wonderful man. I will cherish all the harassment he sent my way. What a guy!
Christina
April 19, 2024, 6:29 pm
My grandpa in Florida who speaks English, I love you more than words can say.
I bet you said this to everyone, but everytime you said I was your favorite I believed it with all my heart. I’m going to miss sending you my morning texts, our calls and visits, your stories about growing up in Brooklyn and the army, and how you always made me laugh. You were my fun grandpa, my hilarious grandpa, the grandpa who secretly gave me skittles after I brushed my teeth, my grandpa who tried to trick me into thinking he played the piano, and I spent my life counting down until I got to see you again. I’ll spend the rest of my life counting down until I see you again in heaven.
Sandy (Marsic) Thompson
April 19, 2024, 6:48 pm
Sending condolences to the family. I remember John from many years ago and he always made everyone smile and laugh. I might be the only person whose nickname was my name but said with inflection:)
Sending you all a hug.
Colonel Major
April 19, 2024, 11:48 pm
Uncle John, I’ll miss you! You were always so welcoming when we’d visit, and always made me smile. You had such a huge personality that everyone loved to be around!
Dawn Hall Nobel
April 20, 2024, 4:34 pm
Blinky/John,
I’m very saddened by your loss, I have so many memories of you that I will cherish forever. I’m so happy that you were a very big part of my life. I’ll never ever forget you John, you taught me things, you disciplined me, you and Joyce gave me a place to lay my head at 15 years old, and I will be forever grateful to both of you.
I still have my arrow through the head among other things you had us wear at the dinner table, your awesome slushy drink maker, marching in the backyard Saturday mornings to “we must kill the weeds”, to singing “Take me, take me, buy me, buy me, let me, let me, give me, give me” while you sang along playing piano, I think I gave you YOUR nickname, Blinky as you walked into the sliding glass doors right after I cleaned them on Dewey Drive. Your love for Joyce and the girls was immense, as was the way you loved. I will always remember you John, and thank you for everything you did for me in my life, I love you John, thank you for the memories, rest in peace, say hey to Ken when you see him……💔
Love, Cockamon a/k/a Dawn
Jessica, Rigo, Mila
April 20, 2024, 4:41 pm
You will be missed by so many grandpa John! You were a light in everyone’s life. Sending the family our condolences.
Bob Medvesky
April 20, 2024, 8:36 pm
Memory Eternal, Visnaya Pamyat. You will always be remembered for your faith in Jesus , your friendship and your contributions to make our world a better place. You will be missed but not forgotten. Love you Brother.
BYBEE
April 21, 2024, 4:06 am
Garis, having you and all of yours in my life has been a honor and a blessing. Wish the world had more people like you. Your the dad I never had growing up. Wish more people could have lived to know you.. God’s gain is our loss.
Christine & louie xavier
April 21, 2024, 11:09 pm
We were blessed to know John and to see all his strength and endurance when dealing with life’s challenges .
We truly admire the love he had for all of his family children , grandchildren, great grandchildren ,and his friends .
He will be greatly missed by all
May he rest in peace