Gerald Stephen Donnelly (Jerry), 68, of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2014, with his wife Linda and his family at his side. Jerry was born on February 7, 1946, in the Bronx, NY. He attended Fordham Prep and Fordham University. He spent most of his career as an Executive in the chemical industry. He later moved to North Carolina where he had a second career as a Real Estate Broker.

Jerry was the son of the late Thomas P. and Mary Donnelly. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Harrigan) Donnelly; his beloved canine companion, Snickers; his sister, Elaine Donnelly Allen; and his brother, Brian Donnelly.

Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, NJ 08863. Funeral Services will be Wednesday 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 955 Mercer Land SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.