Gerald R. (Jerry) Mongini |
| Posted 2009-03-04 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, February 22, 2007 Gerald R. (Jerry) Mongini, 60, passed on to renewed health in eternal life Thursday, May 17, 2007, following an extended illness. Jerry was born December 9, 1946, the son of Adolph and Sally Mongini, and was raised on the UVX Dairy in Cottonwood, Ariz. with his sister Bobbie, brother Joe, aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry had battled multiple sclerosis since 1985 and leukemia since 2002. From his wheelchair, Jerry played the hands that were dealt him with honor, dignity and always maintained a smile on his face. He could have given up many years ago, but Jerry was a fighter. Jerry enjoyed his annual trip to Laughlin, where he shared special times with his sister and brother-in-law playing black jack and harassing the dealers. Jerry is survived by his brother Joe Mongini (Merry) and family, of Cottonwood; his sister Bobbie Peterson (Bill) of Prescott. Jerry is also survived by and always had a twinkle in his eye when grand nieces, Kelsi-Ann and Jordyn Woodburn, daughters of Jodi and John Woodburn of Dunkin, New Mexico rode behind him on his wheelchair to give him directions to Nona's A service celebrating the life of Jerry Mongini will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request any remembrances be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 700 Broadway, Suite 910, Denver, CO 80203-3442 or to a local charity of your choosing. Information provided by survivors. |
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