Wareham -  Gerald L. “Jerry” Dupuis, 82, husband of 60 years to Margaret E. (Tremblay) Dupuis, passed away at home on Monday April 22, 2024 with his family by his side.  Jerry was born in Acushnet, the son of the late Louis C. and Deliance (Masse) Dupuis.

A 1961 graduate of Wareham High School and a 1963 graduate of Industrial Technical School in Boston.  Jerry was a 21-year Veteran of the United Stated Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era.  He loved the Air Force and proudly served his country. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was a Flight Simulator Technician. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and contributed to the workings of the ship simulator. He loved the beach, Quahogging, golfing, gardening, and was an avid New England Sports Fan. A Life member of the Wareham-New Bedford Lodge of Elks # 73, Marconi Club, 20+ yr. member of the Sandwich American Legion Clark Haddad Post 188 and a Wareham COA volunteer.

In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his three daughters:  Renee Hodgkinson, Michelle Martin and her husband Jeremy, and Danielle Fagundes.  Grandfather of Ashley Orander, Devin Fagundes and his wife Marissa, Taylor Fagundes, Brittany and Julie Hodgkinson.  Great Grandfather of Emma and Olivia. Doggie Grandpa to Phoebe, Annie, Woo, Haley, and Cady.

He was the loving Father-In-Law of the late Robert F. Hodgkinson, Jr., Mario J. Fagundes, and Robert P. Balzarini.

Life is a precious gift; we all feel we part with too soon.  When the rainbows fade, we will find you in the moon.  We have been so blessed and wealthy with time to have had you for 82 healthy years. Your silliness, humor and laughter always made everyone around you laugh and we will surely miss that most but, that's not all you gave to the world, even after years of service in the US Air Force, you continued to serve as an educator for Mass Maritime Academy and still found ways to stay active. Whether on the golf green or playing softball with the boys, cruising on your motorcycle, supporting the Elks Lodge, or in the kitchen during the holidays, you were never one who sat still.  We’re sure this is why you were such a great playmate and never hesitated to take us puddle jumping. Needless to say, you were a true man of service. Even in your final days, you found ways to make those around your laugh. Our, hearts are heavy as we try to grasp navigating life without you but we will hold each other and your memories close as we move through the years. You are forever and will always be in our hearts…Until we meet again.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 4-7 pm at The Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street, Wareham, MA.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.  His funeral will be on Tuesday, April 30, at 9:15 am, from the Wareham Village Funeral Home. Followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 O’clock in Saint Patrick’s Church, 94 High Street, Wareham.  Interment will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, 1 Bennington Blvd. Bourne, at 12:30 pm.  In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Community Home Care 62 Center Street, Fairhaven MA 02719 www.communitynurse.com To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com