Gerald "Jerry" Veloria

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Veloria was born August 1, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to John Veloria Sr. and Billie “Jo Ann” (Clemmons) Wimmer. Jerry entered into eternal rest on January 28, 2023.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, spouse, Catherine Kelly, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl Kelly Sr. and Marjorie Kelly, sister, Dawn Davis, brothers-in-law, Jack Davis and Craig Kelly, stepfather David Wimmer, granddaughter, Carley Grayson, his dogs, Bandit, Holly, Patty, Chloe, and Tori.

Jerry is survived by his children, Amanda Grayson-Schuck, Amber Jones, and Stephen (Jessica) Rosas, his siblings, Kathy (Mike) Bilbo, John (Mary Ester) Veloria Jr., Mike (Sue) Veloria, Tracy Marino and Scott Veloria, his grandchildren, Dalton and Corben Grayson, Andrew, Kyler, and Harlie Jones, two special nieces, Kayla (Freddie) Dowen and Jacquelyn (Joey) James, two close friends, Gray Grayson and Joe Camarillo, several nieces and nephews, his stepmother, Marlene Veloria, brother-in-law Carl (Gretchen) Kelly, Jr.

Jerry was an over the road truck driver until his retirement.

A few things Jerry enjoyed doing were gardening, camping, floating, fishing, hunting, cooking, and being with his dogs, but his favorite thing was being a Papa and being with his family who will miss him very much.