Richard "Poppy" Gerrity's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2021 in Columbia, Maryland

Richard "Poppy" Gerrity

June 26, 1940 - November 9, 2021 (81 years old)

Columbia, Maryland

Richard "Poppy" Gerrity's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2021 in Columbia, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

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Richard "Poppy" Gerrity

June 26, 1940 - November 9, 2021 (81 years old)

Columbia, Maryland

Richard Gerrity Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Gerrity of Columbia, Maryland, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 81, on November 9, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother Paul; his sister-in-law Arlene Gerrity of Scranton, PA.; and his parents, Thomas Gerrity and Mary Gerrity of Scranton, PA. He is survived by: his son Sean; his daughter-in-law Jennifer Gerrity; his grandsons, Parker and Tanner; and his friend Mary Eileen Gerrity Shultz (Butler). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews & their beautiful children.

In lieu of flowers we request friends and family make donations to the causes Poppy supported throughout his life: The Nature Conservancy and Amnesty International.

Suggested donation : Nature Conservancy

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home



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4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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