Gerald C. (Jerry) Caward Jr.

Gerald C. “Jerry” Caward Jr., age 70 of Lansing, NY passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born December 12, 1953 in Montour Falls, NY he was the son of Gerald and Arlene Caward Sr.

Affectionately known as Jerry Jr., he was a life-long Lansing resident. In his youth he played football at Lansing Central School. In adulthood, he developed woodworking skills and toyed with ham radio technology.

Jerry loved his family; his wife Barbara of almost twenty years and their children and grandchildren were all the greatest joy of his life. He also was a devoted son, and has served his parents in their later years. His nieces and nephews also held him in the highest regard. He was a regular attendee at Asbury Church in Lansing and in Florida as well. In personal conversations, a shared sense of spiritual values would often emerge.

Vocationally, he was a Master Electrician. He loved interacting with people and worked as a hotel construction manager as well as serving on Lansing Town Planning Board as both a member and later as board chair. In the four years since retirement, Jerry served as Coach House Resident Board president and then vice president at his Florida retirement community. There, as before, he functioned as an advocate for his community. Since retirement he has enjoyed being a shuffleboard and pickleball enthusiast during the winter season in Florida.

In addition to his parents, Jerry is survived by his wife of 19 years, Barbara Caward; daughters, Melissa Langborgh (Adam), Heather Kan (Eric), Corey Caward and Danielle Krenner (Eric); Barbara’s children, Dustin Smithers (Paula), Michael Smithers (Emily) and Heather Smith; 16 grandchildren; his brother, Bruce Caward (Martina); sisters, Sheryl Manwaring (Ronald) and Bonnie Moffett; as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Jerry’s life will begin at 10:30am on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Asbury Church, 2978 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing, NY with Pastor David Quigley officiating. A light luncheon and visitation will follow.