Gerald "Jerry" Gates

Gerald R. “Jerry” Gates of Quincy passed away on September 1, 2025. 

Born in Boston, Jerry spent most of his childhood in South Boston before settling in Quincy. He was self-employed throughout his life, owning a successful deli and video store, and later working as a general contractor. Jerry cherished spending time with family and friends. He loved the ocean, especially fishing, and took great pride in tending to his yard and garden.

He was the beloved husband of Marian Gates of Quincy; devoted father of Christopher Gates of Quincy, and Michael Gates and his partner Nicole Raustad of Boston. Loving brother of Patricia Holmes and her partner Al Mullaney of Quincy; Cheryl Pasquale and her husband Don of Abington; Jimmy Gates of Quincy; Deborah Penzo and her husband Richard of Quincy; and Brian Gates and his wife Kelly of Squantum. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Monday 9/8/2025 from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. A Funeral home service will be celebrated on Tuesday 9/9/2025 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jerry may be made to the Fish America Foundation.