Gerard “Jerry” Lenahan, 98, of Northvale, NJ, passed away at home on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Betz). Cherished father of Maureen Coberly, Alisa Perretti (and her husband Daniel), and Susan Treanor (and her husband Frank). Proud Grandfather of Jennifer (late Chris), Melissa, Emily (Tom), and Jesse (Tanya). Adored Great-Grandfather of Lily. Dearest brother of the late William and late Agnes.
In his career, Jerry was a telephone installer for The New York Telephone Company for 48 years in New York City and was past-President of the New York Telephone Pioneers (a volunteer organization focused on promoting fellowship and community service). After the telephone company, Jerry enjoyed a second career for some years at Pyrometer Instrument Company in Northvale. Jerry then enjoyed his “retired” life as a crossing guard in Northvale (which lasted for some 18-odd years), manning the same post at the railroad tracks near Veteran’s Park for the entirety of his time.
Socially, Jerry was an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church (singing for many years in the choir), enjoyed the Northvale Golden Age Club and Senior Center, and was a proud Navy Veteran who was involved with both the American Legion Post 366 and the VFW. He was also a life-time member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club in New York City, which he got great enjoyment from participating in for over sixty years.
Jerry will forever be remembered as the “Voice of Northvale”, singing not only on Sundays at St. Anthony’s Parish but at many funerals and weddings and Northvale events such as Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and the opening day of baseball season.
Jerry was sociable, laughing often and known in his not-so-long-ago younger years as the life of the party. He loved to joke and pull funny faces, making his family laugh for hours. He was kind, friendly, and quite beloved by both his family and acquaintances. Recognized often and spoken of fondly, he will be missed by all who knew him. Jerry was simply “one of a kind”.
Visiting hours are Thursday, December 18th, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale.
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