PATORAY, Gerard "Jerry", age 72, of Ridgefield, died on January 16, 2023. Gerard worked as an automobile mechanic 40 years for Sears and Roebuck in Hackensack, NJ before retiring. He is predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Gail (nee Flowers), a son, Craig Patoray, and his parents, Emil and Margaret Patoray. He is survived by three loving children, Kirk Patory and wife Amy, Chad Patoray and wife Jennifer, and Meredith Patoray, ten adored grandchildren, Dustin, Kaylee, Holden, Julian, Jordan, Samantha, Alexandra, Gavin, Melinda, and Tristan, and two dear siblings, Kathy Andreano, and Edward Patoray. Memorial visiting will be on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 2 to 4 pm. The Patoray family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences visit aloiafuneral.com