Gerald "Jerry" Ulichney Obituary (1955

Lorain - Gerald "Jerry" Ulichney, 61, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Metro Hospital, Cleveland following complications of a boating accident. He was born on May 18, 1955 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong Lorain resident. Jerry graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1973. Following High School he worked at U.S. Steel and later he followed his passion working and servicing any water/marine craft being employed with The Boat Doctors earning various certifications and later as an independent boat mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends hunting and fishing on Lake Erie on his boat, at the beach, and Jackalope's in Lorain. He is survived by his daughters, Heidi Estes of Elyria; Hollie Bates of Panama City, FL; four granddaughters, Haley: and Payton, Paige and Emily; siblings, Judy (Don) Willets of Lorain, Peter (Debbie) Ulichney of Lorain, Ken Ulichney of Lorain, Bob (Diane) Ulichney of Lorain, Nancy (Dan) Greer of Wellington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary (nee: Bailey) Ulichney. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 4:00 PM until time of closing prayers at 8:00 PM. Private Christian burial services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial donations may be made at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.