Gerald R. Sarrazin

May 10, 1930 - January 8, 2021

Gerald Sarrazin, 90, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday January 8, 2021 (his late wife’s birthday) at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility. He was born in Central Falls, RI on May 10, 1930 to the late Arthur and Exilda (Ross) Sarrazin. He attended and graduated from Central Falls High School. Gerald was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War as Military Police. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine for several years prior to the Army, then worked as a salesman for Coats and Clark Sewing Company, Bowdoin, and later Delaware Dry Goods before his retirement. He met and fell in love with Rosemary Basile, they were married November 22, 1958, and raised their two beautiful daughters. Gerald was a devout catholic and communicant at the Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (formerly Sacred Heart). He was the director of CCD, sacristan, and lecturer for over 40 years, and always took care of the cleaning and maintenance of the church. He was captain of the church bowling league, and was loyal to the Red Sox and Patriots, win or lose. He was also an avid dog and horse lover. He is survived by his daughters; Natalie Sarrazin of Brockport, NY, and Michelle Sarrazin of Northampton, one grandson; Arjun Dwivedi of Brockport, NY, and was godfather to Lisa Basile-Labbee. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Rosemary in 2010, whom he missed dearly, and his three brothers. There will be a funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10AM at Annunciation Chapel, 85 Beacon St. in Florence. Burial will follow with Military Honors in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Northampton. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME of Northampton has been entrusted with his services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald’s memory to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 85 Beacon St., Florence, MA 01062. Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required at all times. For more information, or to leave a message of personal condolence please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com