Obituary of Jerry Sanchez

Jerry Sanchez January 26, 1934 - March 06, 2005 Gerardo "Jerry" Sanchez, 71, of Heatherwood Drive, Brookfield, devoted husband of Ann Marie (Dascano) Sanchez, died at Danbury Hospital on Sunday, March 6th after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in La Coruna, Spain on January 26, 1934, son of the late Antonio Sanchez Carro and Emilia Gomez Barbeito. He made his home in the United States for fifty years. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during peacetime. He was a self employed Land Developer and Importer-Exporter of goods to Spain. He was responsible for the development of Brush Hill Estates and Raquel Drive in Danbury. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church and was very involved in church activities. He enjoyed being involved in civic activities such as the School Board Committee, the Board of Directors for Community Action, he was a founder and past president of the Hispanic Cultural Society, he served on the Governors Task Force on Housing in the 1970's and was involved in various Republican Party Activities. In addition to his wife of 35 years, Ann Marie, he is survived by five daughters, Raquel Alonso and her husband Oscar of La Coruna, Spain, Julia Sanchez of New York, NY, Maria Sanchez of Georgia, Anna Sanchez and Cathy Sanchez, both of Florida; his son, Nicky Sanchez of New Jersey; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Antonio Sanchez of New Jersey; his sister Maria Francisca of Canada, as well as one niece and several nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jimetta Moffa and his son, Jerry Sanchez, Jr. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 9th , 11:00am, at St. Gregory the Great Church, Danbury. Cremation and Interment in La Coruna, Spain, will be at the convenience of the family. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main Street, Danbury, CT. 06810.