Birth date: Apr 9, 1936 Death date: Jan 2, 2024
Geraldine A. Barsocchi (nee Murphy) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her residence in Delran, NJ. Born in Astoria, Queens, NY to the late Eugene and Agnes Murphy. Gerry was 87 years old. Beloved wife of 60 year Read Obituary
Mrs. Barsocchi was a wonderful lady. We had the pleasure and honor to know her. We will miss her sense of humor and the compliments we gave to each other each year on our decorated homes for the holidays, especially autumn and Christmas. Rest in peace!
Our deepest condolences to the Barsocchi family.
John and Martha
“Si vis amari ama” - If you wish to be loved, love. Gigi embodied everything about this. She loved us so deeply and we loved her so much too. She never missed a birthday, life event, or milestone. She supported us in good times and in bad. She always celebrated us and I could always feel how proud she was of all her grandchildren. We were so lucky to have a grandmother like Gigi, the life of the party, always singing and making sure your glasses/plates were never empty. I will never forget our Easter’s in FL, which inspired me to attend college there. I would meet up with Gigi and Pop-Pop for dinners in Indian Rocks Beach, and they even hosted my college friends for Easter one year. There is never enough time together, but I am so grateful for all the time we had. I, and I know this goes for all of the grandchildren, will miss her forever. But I could not be more happy that she is reunited with Pop-pop and all her loved ones that have passed on before. We love you Gigi, thank you for the lifetime of wonderful memories and for making us always feel so loved.
I could never have guessed that walking into my 4th-grade classroom at Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria, Queens, I would meet a lifelong friend, but 77 years later, Gerry and I have shared a friendship that spanned decades. Between weddings and children and grandchildren, we may have been separated by geography, but our bond was inseparable. We would see each other through the years for different events - from our annual “cousins Christmas party” that Gerry and Al never missed (often navigating blizzards to get there!) to trips to New Jersey for special occasions - we always found time to see one another. Of course, long after everyone would fall asleep, we would still be chatting and sipping the last of our Manhattans! Between visits, we would never lose touch. Our phone calls were legendary – often lasting hours (just ask our children, who would constantly pester us to get off so they could use the phone), but despite the length, we always hung up feeling like we had more to share. And whenever that next call came, we picked right up where we left off. It has been said that one is lucky to have friends at every stage of life, but I can’t believe how truly blessed I was that I had the same one throughout mine. Gerry was there for every milestone in my life, sharing my happiness or providing comfort in difficult times, and through it all, her love and laughter made it better. She always ended our calls by saying, “ I love our chats.” Well, my dear friend, keep a Manhattan on the rocks for me, and when I join you, we will pick up right where we left off! Love, Barbara
They say you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family. In my case lighting did strike twice as I am blessed to have true witness to a devoted Aunt and a devoted best friend. As a devoted Daughter, sister, neice, wife, mother, and grandmother to her treasured family her abundant love and devotion was deeply felt by her neices and nephews. Gerry was truly my best person on the planet. In recent years we spoke frequently on the phone (sometimes daily) solving the world's problems, joking, remembering past generations of family (Among her other contributions, Aunt Gerry was the family historian which she was happy to share, some being bitter sweet remberences. Life she concluded was a constant test of faith which her strong gift of faith , which she was raised in, sustained her.She was a humble soul but proud of her faith which she actively practiced. Despite her ever growing family, she had a gift of making you feel like you were the only person in the room....it is also said that a true friend will make your problem, their problem. Aunt Gerry excelled in that definition as well. I will miss her council, spot on advice and her love. In my 73 Years Gerry never forgot a birthday or Christmas card followed by a telephone call with her rendition of Happy Birthday. She will be sorely missed , but will rest in eternal peace with her husband Al and all loved ones who have gone before. sore with the Angels girl, and yes YOU DID IT YOUR WAY...Love you to pieces and I'm sure you will have abundet Vienna Fingers. Love Eddie
In loving memory of my dear cousin Gerry, we have made a $100 donation on her behalf to the St. Judes Research Hospital. We love you Gerry. Joan & Rich Haynes
My condolences to the Barsocchi family.
