Obituary of Gerald Feola

Gerald "Jerry" Feola passed peacefully on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Jerry fought cancer for 5+years, but it never stopped him from living his best life. He is survived by his beloved wife Arlene (Trenracoste) of 54 years; his son Justin and daughter-in law Kristen, his daughter Janine Albano and son-in law Bobby; his adoring grandchildren, Isabelle, Bobby, Gianna, Jocelyn & Lexi.

He was a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that no one could match. He brought joy no matter where he went. Everyday was Christmas with Jerry..

Retired FDNY Firefighter, former Deacon and Director of Counseling at the Gateway Church in Richmond Valley. US Navy Veteran and served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Intrepid during the Vietnam War 1967. He was an active volunteer and Exhibit Explainer for the USS Intrepid Museum and speaker for their education department. Former member of the Staten Island Ski club, Calvary Chapel attendee and avid sportsman.

Visitation at the Matthew Funeral home 2508 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10314 on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 2:00-4:30 pm & 6:00-9:00 pm

A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Clover Leaf Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodbridge New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation Ltd. P.O. Box 340949, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

The family wishes to thank:

. the staff of the Addeo House for their compassionate care during his hospice stay.

. the staff of Dr. Kelly at the Fire Department Medical Unit on Victory Blvd.

. the doctors and nurses at NYU Langone Health Center in Manhattan

. the volunteer drivers of the FDNY Fire Family Transport Unit