1943 – 2021
Putnam – Gerard J. Messier, Sr., 78, of School St., passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara J. (Heath) Messier. Born in Putnam on January 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Gerard and Viola (Dragon) Messier.
Mr. Messier worked for 39 years as a button polisher for U.S. Button, a job that he loved. He enjoyed listening to the piano player and playing bingo with his Matulaitis friends. Before he became ill, he looked forward to family dinner every Monday with his kids and grandkids. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and was a fixture in the bleachers, cheering them on for every school concert, award ceremony, baseball, basketball, football game and graduation.
Gerard is survived by his son, Gerard Messier, Jr.; his daughters, Valerie Schrump and her husband Donald of Putnam, Elizabeth Messier of Putnam, and Cheryl Piligian and her husband Robert of Putnam;; his grandchildren, Catherine and her husband Bert, Timothy, Heather and her husband Michael, Justin and his wife Angela, Jared and his wife Sarah, and Thomas; and his great grandchildren, Lucas, Xavier, Zachary, Amy, Matthew, Skyler, Kadyn, Lexi, Eli, and Trevor, as well as his Matulaitis family. He was predeceased by his son, the late Joseph Messier.
Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, services are private and have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd, Southington, CT 06489. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Caroline Valerio
Dear Val and family – I am so very sorry for the passing of this wonderful man. It is very evident just how deeply he loved all of you and that love can never be taken away. I hope all of you can find some peace and comfort in these trying times.
Maureen Demarais
My condolences to the Messier family.Cherish all the wonderful memories you have made close at heart.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.
Heidi
My condolence to the family. Jerry will b missed by all. He is now with his loving wife and his son my very best friend in the world Joe. Rest in peace and raise some hell up there with all the other angels
Betty Heath
My condolence to your entire family. May he RIP
Joyce E. Gould
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Mike Coderre
The Messier family, sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing, my condolences to you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember he and your Mom on my daily delivery of their mail.
With Sympathy, Mike (The Mailman) Coderre
Michael R. Coderre
The Messier family, sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing, my condolences to you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember he and your Mom on my daily delivery of their mail.
With Sympathy, Mike (The Mailman) Coderre
Nancy Shaffer
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. May He Rest In Peace
Diane LeDuc
Val, I am so sorry for the loss of you Dad. I wish that times were different to allow for a proper good bye service . I know he will be missed greatly by your entire family. And Red Sox Nation will surely miss one of their biggest fans.
Kim
Elizabeth & family we are so sorry for your loss may you find comfort in this trying time
Rose heath
Val Liz Cheryl and jerry jr.Iam heart broken thaty ,2nd dad passed away .I am so sorry for All of you he was a great man him and your mom were always fun to be around. You all are in thoughts and prayers.
Rose heath
Val Liz Cheryl and jerry jr.Iam heart broken thatmy ,2nd dad passed away .I am so sorry for All of you he was a great man him and your mom were always fun to be around. You all are in thoughts and prayers.Fly high with the angels dad .
Don Steinbrick
Gerry always had that great smile. He and your Mom were a great team..
Marc Coderre Sr.
Dear Messier family,
I worked with Gerry in 1978-1980 and we became friends. He used to pick me up on Saturday morning. We’d hang out. I knew him and Barbara well. My sincerest condolences on the passing of a gentle soul. Marc Coderre
Mike & Sandra Huth
Dear Val and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We have a lot of fond memories of Gerry and your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Salvas
Dear Messier family I am so sorry for your great loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all!