Gerald “Jerry” E. Carretti, Sr., 83, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Cherry Tree, PA, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana, PA.
The son of the late Ernest and Stella Carretti, he was born on October 27, 1939 in Patton, PA.
He had been an active member of Purchase Line United Methodist Church and then Trinity United Methodist Church in more recent years.
Jerry wed Byrl Ida Mae (Gromley) Carretti on May 21, 1959. They shared fifty-six years of marriage until her death on July 18, 2015.
A Vietnam era veteran, Jerry retired from the military as a SS1 in 1979 after serving over twenty years in the US Coast Guard. He then was employed in numerous jobs, such as a deep coal miner and truck driver in the later part of his career.
An avid bowler, he had played in local bowling leagues. He enjoyed watching football and thoroughly loved spending time with his grandkids.
Surviving are his four children: Jim Carretti and wife Kim of Indiana, PA; Debbie Davis of New Bern, NC; Jerry Carretti, Jr. and wife Shannon of Georgetown, KY and Denise Midkiff and partner Chuck Kass of Indiana, PA; seven grandchildren: Curtis Davis; Austin Davis, Bryson Carretti, Jacob Carretti, Carson Midkiff, Nicholas Carretti and Emma Kass and three great grandchildren: Kylie and Addie Davis and Grayson Carretti.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Teddy Davis.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Pastor Ray Hill will officiate. Military honors will be observed. Interment will be at Rowley Cemetery, Hillsdale, PA.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Jerry’s guestbook and share a message.
