Gerald Michael Meloy

Gerald Michael Meloy, age 79, of Canal Fulton, OH, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.

Jerry was born in Ravenna, OH, on February 20, 1942 to Lester and Vera (Creary) Meloy. Growing up in Kent , he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1960. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy. Jerry worked for Plasters and Cement Masons Local 109 of Akron and Cleveland Cement for 50 years. Jerry had a passion and love for golf, basketball and a good beer! He was a great Irishman!

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Meloy of 56 years; brother Bill and wife Keri; and children Jeffrey, twins Mark (and fiancé Sheryl) and Michelle Curley, and Todd (and fiancé Kim); grandchildren Shantal (Jason) Buck, Brandi, Devon Meloy; Ivy and Chase Meloy, Billy and Brooke Curley, Olivia and Christine Meloy; great-grandchildren Emma Jean Meloy and Carver Buck. He was preceded in death by his brothers James and John and parents, Lester and Vera Meloy.

“Welcome him into paradise, where someday we can all be reunited in everlasting peace and happiness.”

Calling hours will be held Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, followed by a Memorial Service with Fr. Chad Johnson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org, and Wounded Warriors, support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.