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Love, Jim, June, Sheryl, Matt, David, Jenn, Jeff, Sebastian, Preston, Jimmy, Devin, Maya, James Andrew planted a tree in memory of Jerry Maples
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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You will forever be in our hearts. We Love You, Jim, June, Sheryl, Matt, David, Jenn, Jeff, Sebastian, Preston, Jimmy, Devin, Maya, James Andrew Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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James L. Maples, II posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Uncle Jerry,
Thank you for being Godfather to me and both of my sisters. You were a memorable part of so many of our family events even after my family moved from the Albany area. You were always interested in hearing about me and seeing pictures throughout the years.
In Remembrance of You,
Jimmy
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Jennifer Obrizok posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Dear Uncle Jerry,
It saddens me to write this message to you, but I am grateful that you are at peace with your beloved in the afterlife.
So many childhood memories come to mind visiting with you and Aunt Barbara for the holidays and special family events. Thank you for attending all of my milestones, from my baptism to my wedding.
While Aunt Barbara was small and mighty and fiercely outgoing, you were always the quiet presence in the room who listened intently and would chime in with one liners. I can still hear your laugh when my siblings and I would do something funny or you were reminiscing with my dad. I remember riding in your huge truck as a little girl and thinking that it was befitting of a gentle giant like yourself. I can also picture you in my mind sitting in your recliner, watching football with Mike and my dad every Thanksgiving.
You were a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be dearly missed.
Love,
Jenny
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Love, Carole & Colleen planted a tree in memory of Jerry Maples
Monday, September 25, 2023
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We were very close as cousins and did a lot of laughing when together. Alot of funny familystories. Jerry is at peace now with the love of his life. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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June Maples posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Jerry was very kind and welcoming as I joined the Maples family over 50 years ago when I married his only brother, Jim. Over the years we had many annual family gatherings for birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We celebrated each others special events of children's births, graduations, weddings, and the births of grandchildren. We made unforgettable memories.
I will never forget Jerry visiting me at St. Peter's Hospital after the birth of our first child. He stayed and ate a hospital hamburger lunch with me and shared in our joy.
Jerry was also very thoughtful. During one of my birthday celebrations years ago, he presented me with the largest, most elaborately decorated cake from Freihofer's Bakery. He knew I loved desserts.
Memories last forever. Thank you, Jerry, for so many wonderful memories.
You will never be forgotten.
With Love,
Your sister-in-law,
June
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James L. Maples posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Jerry was a wonderful big brother. As kids we would build forts and have snowball fights. We would run through the neighborhood together for trick-or-treat. and to play with other kids. As we got older, we shared a paper route and were caddies at Colonie Country Club. We sang together in the high school choir, the Kings Men's choir, and at church. Jerry loved music and played the trombone in high school and in a band after graduation.
However, there were times when Jerry was mischievous. There are two specific incidents that the two of us laughed about all these years. One time when our parents were away from home shopping, we were having a pillow fight. I got a good hit in, so Jerry chased me. I ran out the front door during winter with no shoes or coat on. The quickest way to escape! Jerry locked the front door and ran through the house and locked the back door. I was banging on a window to let me in, and Jerry was in the warm house laughing! Obviously, he eventually let me inside. The other situation was when we were playing darts that had metal points. Our target was hung on a tree trunk. We each took our turn throwing. Before I went to the tree to pick up the darts off the ground, I asked Jerry if he had any darts left to throw. He said, "No." To my surprise as I was gathering the darts, he threw one more dart. What a shock!
Jerry really didn't tell many jokes, but he had a good sense of humor. During conversations, he often would interject funny comments. He loved sports, and we had many discussions about various teams and players.
Love you brother. You will be greatly missed.
Jim
A Memorial Tree was planted for Jerry Maples
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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