Gerard ‘Jerry’ L. Gruber

Gerard ‘Jerry’ L. Gruber of Akron, New York went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2020 after a 4 month battle with liver cancer.  He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 7, 1940 to the late Leo and Alma (Harlach) Gruber.

Jerry was a 1957 graduate of the Buffalo Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo, followed by a year in Seminary graduate school.

His love of history and passion for antiques started at a very young age, and continued until his passing.  He met his late wife, Judy (Kahl) at Hickey’s flea market in Newstead, NY in 1965.  He made a living with his passion as a self-employed Antiquarian supporting his family, until his retirement from traveling on the road to many gun and antique shows.

Predeceased by his wife Judy, of almost 49 years.  Survived by 3 children, Lisa (Dean) Boldt of Alden, Laura (Tony) Consiglio of Akron and Kurt Gruber of Tonawanda, NY; 4 grandchildren, Chelsea and Aaron Lista, Vincent and Anthony Consiglio; and 1 great grandchild Alecia Lista.  He is also survived by his loving sister, Mary Yearke, and many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his brother Jimmy Gruber.

Visitation hour from 10 to 11 a.m. on October 21, 2020 followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. (limited to family only due to Covid) at The Chapel at Crosspoint, 500 Crosspoint Pkwy, Getzville, NY.  Masks are required for all to attend.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo.