Gerald M. MONTANA

Gerald Michael Montana was born September 25, 1942, in East Cleveland. He entered the loving embrace of our Lord on May 15, 2026 (age 83). 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Gerald spent most of his life in Parma. In 1969, he married Trudy Montana (Deceased), and together they raised three boys- Nicholas, Mark, and Patrick. Gerald proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and later worked for Allstate Insurance Company, where he built lasting friendships. He also enjoyed playing poker, going to the casino, and watching golf.

Gerald is survived by his sons, Nicholas (Rosa), Mark, and Patrick (Amanda), and his grandchildren, Marissa, Alexandra, Gino, Anthony, and Andrew, and his great-granddaughter, Violet. He is also survived by his sister, Rita Martin, his sister-in-law, Carol Kwiatkowski, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Continuum Care Hospice.

"Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well." - Robert Louis Stevenson

VISITATION, WED. MAY 20, 5:00 - 7:30 PM, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A 7:30 PM FUNERAL SERVICE, ALL AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD. PARMA (BETW. SNOW & RIDGE)