Mr Jerry Granacki ~ 26th September 2012
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:38 pmMr Jerry Granacki ~ 26th September 2012
Regret to inform that Jerry Granacki passed away on Wednesday 26th September 2012 from cancer. Gerry worked for PACE (USA) and more recently for Maersk.
Sincere condolences are offered to his wife and daughters.
Gerald Joseph Granacki of Houston, known to everyone as Jerry, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 62 years old.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Harvey, daughters Alyssa Granacki and Leah Peters, son-in-law Eric Peters, and his brother and sister-in-law John and Evelyn Granacki. He is also survived by his step-daughter Kristen DeVore ,her husband Jason, and their children Greyson, Davis, and Landyn, as well as step-son Grant Little, his wife Lauren, and their daughter Shae. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Sophie Granacki.
Born on October 14, 1949, in Philadelphia, Jerry grew up in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Camden , New Jersey. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he graduated from the University of Houston with a B. S. in Journalism. He was employed by Safmarine and had a long and successful career in the shipping industry. As an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, he enjoyed the friendship of those who offered a place of support and grace through the years. He also enjoyed participating in Men's Life.
Jerry was known for his gregarious nature and zest for life. His motto was, "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast," reminding us all not to take little things for granted. During his cancer treatment, he wrote a blog inspiring everyone on his mailing list with his optimism and determination. He was a talented painter of beautiful natural landscapes, and often donated paintings to charitable causes. His painting, the "Hope Oak," hangs in the Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio, inspiring our wounded warriors and their families never to lose hope.
He enthusiastically supported the Houston Civic Arts Association and founded the Art Tribe. These creative artists painted together every week. He also inspired other painters through his blog about painting and the creative process, Paintings by Jerry.
Through friendships developed at St. Paul's, Jerry and Jennifer participated in the Gourmet Group dinner club. This group has enjoyed each other's company for 11 years and will miss Jerry's friendship and funny stories.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 5501 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004. Should friends desire, contributions in Jerry's memory may be sent to the Houston Civic Arts Association, 5202 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401, Yes Prep Public School, 6201 Bonhomme Rd., St. 168-N, Houston, TX 77036, or St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Published in Houston Chronicle on October 3, 2012
Jerry's funeral service will be on the October 6th, 11 a.m. @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 5501 Main St., Houston, TX 77004
And If you would like to view the talent Jerry had and enjoy his art work.
Paintings by Jerry
Regret to inform that Jerry Granacki passed away on Wednesday 26th September 2012 from cancer. Gerry worked for PACE (USA) and more recently for Maersk.
Sincere condolences are offered to his wife and daughters.
Gerald Joseph Granacki of Houston, known to everyone as Jerry, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 62 years old.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Harvey, daughters Alyssa Granacki and Leah Peters, son-in-law Eric Peters, and his brother and sister-in-law John and Evelyn Granacki. He is also survived by his step-daughter Kristen DeVore ,her husband Jason, and their children Greyson, Davis, and Landyn, as well as step-son Grant Little, his wife Lauren, and their daughter Shae. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Sophie Granacki.
Born on October 14, 1949, in Philadelphia, Jerry grew up in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Camden , New Jersey. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he graduated from the University of Houston with a B. S. in Journalism. He was employed by Safmarine and had a long and successful career in the shipping industry. As an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, he enjoyed the friendship of those who offered a place of support and grace through the years. He also enjoyed participating in Men's Life.
Jerry was known for his gregarious nature and zest for life. His motto was, "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast," reminding us all not to take little things for granted. During his cancer treatment, he wrote a blog inspiring everyone on his mailing list with his optimism and determination. He was a talented painter of beautiful natural landscapes, and often donated paintings to charitable causes. His painting, the "Hope Oak," hangs in the Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio, inspiring our wounded warriors and their families never to lose hope.
He enthusiastically supported the Houston Civic Arts Association and founded the Art Tribe. These creative artists painted together every week. He also inspired other painters through his blog about painting and the creative process, Paintings by Jerry.
Through friendships developed at St. Paul's, Jerry and Jennifer participated in the Gourmet Group dinner club. This group has enjoyed each other's company for 11 years and will miss Jerry's friendship and funny stories.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 5501 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004. Should friends desire, contributions in Jerry's memory may be sent to the Houston Civic Arts Association, 5202 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401, Yes Prep Public School, 6201 Bonhomme Rd., St. 168-N, Houston, TX 77036, or St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Published in Houston Chronicle on October 3, 2012
Jerry's funeral service will be on the October 6th, 11 a.m. @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 5501 Main St., Houston, TX 77004
And If you would like to view the talent Jerry had and enjoy his art work.
Paintings by Jerry