Gerald C. Rider

Obituary

Gerald C. Rider, 92, of Brockton, died March 18, 2022. Native of Pennsylvania, he was career U.S. Navy veteran then worked for the U.S. Postal Service until retirement. Gerald was a life member of Baalis Sanford Lodge, Randolph Elks and Randolph Amvets. Husband of the late Alice (Kilroy)(Sorrell) Rider, he was the father of Carl Rider, Lorene Venezia (& Michael), Katherine Farrell, Richard Sorrell (& the late Melanie), Ramona Murray, David Sorrell, Phillip Sorrell & the late Christopher Rider, grandfather & great-grandfather of many; brother of Irene Bard, Linda Shaub and Carol Zook; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday (March 23) 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. No flowers please, his funeral will be held in Pennsylvania.