Obituary of Gerald Frederick Freeman

Gerald F. Freeman, 82, passed away at The Crossings after a long illness. He was born in Utica, NY to Frederick and Virgel Terrell Freeman. Jerry served as a Seaman in the Navy during the Korean War Conflict. He worked for AT&T for more than 30 years and was a member of the Baldwinsville VFW Post 153. After retirement, he was a janitor for the Baldwinsville School District and the Public Library. Jerry is predeceased by his son, Scott Freeman. Survived by his wife, Audrey Jane Lamb Freeman; children Lynne (Jim) Fisher, Dawn (Mike Bush) Baker, Gary Samson, Keith Samson, and Patricia Samson; his grandchildren James (Michelle) Fisher, Aiden Bush, Jessica (Christian) Paige, Brandii Freeman, Erica (Stephen) Farr; great-grandchildren Ava Fisher, Quinn & Avery Paige; and sister Joan (Dick) Kies. Calling hours are Saturday, December 17 from 1-3 pm at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Services to follow at 3 pm at the funeral home. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at The Crossings for the wonderful care they provided to Jerry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 17 West Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.