Obituary of Gerald E Sacknoff

Gerald Edward Sacknoff "Jerry", 54, of Naugatuck, CT died suddenly Sunday, August 21, 2011 at home in Naugatuck, CT. He was born May 5, 1957 at his home in Pomona, CA. Son of Burton and Margaret Sacknoff of Brooklyn formerly of Monroe, CT. He graduated from Masuk High School in Monroe, CT and worked for the Coca-Cola Company in Stamford, CT in charge of their computer support area. Jerry loved baseball and was an avid NY Mets fan and enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia. Jerry also loved country music and other popular music.

He is survived by his parents Burton and Margaret Sacknoff, his sisters: Joy Mark of Storrs, CT; Carol Coley and her husband David of Colombia, CT; Donna of New Orleans, LA. His nieces and nephews: Molly; Brian; Adam; Rachel and Kelly. He also leaves behind his girlfriend of many years Roseanna Tan and his beloved furry friends Max and KC. He will be missed by his many friends.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association 306 Industrial Park Rd. Suite 105 Middletown, CT 06457 or Mayo Clinic Department of Development 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905. There will be a calling hour from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Thursday August 25, 2011 and a Funeral Service will start at 6:00PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home 33 Reynolds Street Danielson, CT. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com