Gerald T. Osborne, Jr, 72, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT.
Formerly of Danbury and New Milford, CT, he was born in Mahopac, NY on November 25, 1943, son of the late Gerald T. Osborne, Sr. and Doris Beebe. He graduated from Pawling High School and Dutchess Community College; he served as a helicopter mechanic and then as an instructor in the US Army in Viet Nam from 1964 – 67.
After he came home from Viet Nam, Jerry worked for Xerox Corporation, and later was a counselor for Four Winds in Carmel. He then became a case manager for the Dutchess County Mental Health Association in Millbrook working with retired and disabled veterans.
Jerry loved watching football, being on the computer, and doing yard work.
He married Lisa D. Woodin in Pawling on December 12, 1993; she survives at home.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Kristeen (David) Ezell of Bradention, FL and Jennifer (Stephen) Pugner of Bethel, CT; two grandsons, Nathan & Christopher Pugner; his sister Susan (Cam) Garrow and his niece Colleen and great-nephew Matthew, all of North Carolina; his step-son Kyle Lyon of Pawling; and his loving puppies, Jack and Scarlett.
Family and friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY on Thursday, December 3rd from2-4 PM. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 4 PM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or online to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.
