Gerald J. Gonyea's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2023 in Potsdam, New York

Gerald J. Gonyea

June 8, 1952 - June 2, 2023 (70 years old)

Potsdam, New York

Gerald J. Gonyea's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2023 in Potsdam, New York
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Gerald J. Gonyea

June 8, 1952 - June 2, 2023 (70 years old)

Potsdam, New York

Gerald J. Gonyea Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald J. Gonyea of Potsdam, New York, born in Massena, New York, who passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald J. Gonyea to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Gonyea and Lorraine Shatraw Gonyea; his brother Stephen Gonyea; his stepsiblings, Terry Patraw and Bonnie Garceau; and his nephew Aaron Connors.

He is survived by: his sisters, Anne Gilbert of Pittsfield, MA, Linda Jackson of Great Bend, NY, Debra Johnson (Wayne) of Brasher Falls, NY, Susan Bertram (Gary) of Cicero, NY, Mary Connors of Springfield, MA and Theresa Ferero of Canton, NY.; his stepmother Dorothy Patraw Gonyea; and his stepsiblings, Donna Patraw (Bruce), Connie Dashno (Terry), Penny Derkevics (Peter) and Gary Patraw (Sharron).

In lieu of flowers those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made to a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. and Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home



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Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home
4 Cedar St, Potsdam, NY 13676

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Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home
4 Cedar St, Potsdam, NY 13676

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