Gerald Plourde(Jerry) of East Islip, LI, on April 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Kathy (Blumenauer) Plourde. Gerald was born on September 19, 1943 to the late William and Celina (St. Jean) Plourde. He was predeceased by his brothers: Charles, Maurice, William, Omar and his sisters, Jeanine and Agnella. Jerry was a beloved brother-in-law to Virginia Blumenauer, William Blumenauer, Paul Blumenauer, Helene McCullough and the late Joseph Blumenauer, Daniel Blumenauer, Tom Blumenauer, and Pete Blumenauer. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. and a dear friend, since childhood, to Gus Milliard. Jerry was a lifelong fan of the Mets and Rangers and devoted to his cats. He will be greatly missed. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's R.C. Church, East Islip, LI on Thursday, May 2nd. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, LI. Visiting Wednesday May 1st.