Jerry McGillicuddy

Jerry McGillicuddy, aged 85 of Ludington, formerly of Kentwood. St. Peter had the gates wide open with a smile on his face to welcome Jerry home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol, his “sweetheart”; children, Terry (Doug) Peterson, Mike McGillicuddy, Tim (Wendy) McGillicuddy, Sharon (Rick) Lukso, Dan (Janine) McGillicuddy, Kelly (Tim) Bolt, Tammy (Jason) Trepins; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Pat (Bob) Ellis; and sister-in-law, Lynn (Bill) Moran. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike McGillicuddy. Jerry served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from Steelcase after 44 years. He was devoted to his God, his wife and his family. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE on Sunday from 2-5 pm and on Monday at the church from 10 am until the time of the service.  A Memorial Mass for Jerry will be held Monday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52^nd St. SE with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere, celebrant. Following the funeral service, the family invites you to join them at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Luncheon Room, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE for a time of fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Ann’s Church in Baldwin or Spectrum Health Hospice.