Derek J. Geraci, age 61, of North East, died on Friday,
June 28, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1958, to
the late Donald J. “Rico” and Beryl (Barker) Geraci.
Derek was currently employed by Ridg-U-Rak
in North East for the past 37
years. He was a member of the
Brotherhood of St. Joseph and
formerly played on several men’s
softball leagues. Derek enjoyed
hunting, fishing, spending time
with his grandchildren, and was an
avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit
Lions fan.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and grandfather, Porky.
Derek is survived by his sons, Daniel Geraci
(Jennifer) of North East and Adam Geraci (Marti) of
North East; a brother, Dennis Geraci (Gladys) of North
East; sisters, Valerie Newara of Montana and Audrey
Rodgers (Will) of Arizona; grandchildren, Gage,
Jaedyn, and Micah; also several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral
Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East, on Tuesday
from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and are invited to attend a
funeral service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral
home. Officiating the service is Deacon Richard
Winschel. Interment will be held at St. Gregory
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in
care of the funeral home.
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