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Gerald L. Weitz
December 17, 2019

Obituary

Gerald L. Weitz
Founder of Weitz Construction

TEWKSBURY: Gerald L. Weitz, age 83, passed away on Tuesday December 17th surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on September 8, 1936 to Margaret (Murphy) and Phillip Weitz.

He graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1955 where he was a star athlete, received many awards, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame on two separate occasions for football. He then went on to play semi pro football for the East Boston Tornados.

He enjoyed spending time with family & friends at his summer home on Cape Cod, MA.

Jerry raised his family in Tewksbury from 1968 to present. He established Weitz Construction in 1969, and also worked in the food brokerage industry for 30 years.

He was a communicant and supporter of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Andover.

Jerry leaves behind his wife Virginia (McSorley); his children, Bart F. Weitz and his wife Kathleen, Mark C. Weitz and his wife Patricia, and Gretchen A. Weitz; his daughter in law Melanie; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Jerrry was predeceased by his son, Derek L. Weitz, and brothers, Howie and Kenneth Weitz.

Calling hours are Sunday, Dec, 22, from 3-7 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. His funeral procession will begin on Monday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. Services will conclude in the chapel at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation or St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Farmer & Dee Funeral Home
16 Lee Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
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