Gerald (Jerry) Blaze Mack, Sr., age 78, a long time resident of Stratford, passed away peacefully in St. Vincent Medical Center on Friday, April18, 2014. He is predeceased by his cherished wife Marilynn Plumb of 57 years. Survivors include his daughter Kim Fielding and her husband BJ, a son Gerald Mack, Jr. and his wife Lisa all of Stratford, three loving grandchildren, Adam and Brian Fielding and Matthew Mack, step-grandchildren, Stephen and Sara Bene, brothers, Thomas, Kenneth and Alan Mack. In Addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Lilly and brother Joseph Mack, Jerry owned and operated an "ESSO" service station in Lordship for many years. Later he worked for William B. Myers, Inc. and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft. Friend and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 12 noon in St. Mark Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford. Interment will be private. At the family's request, calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jerry's memory to St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place has been entrusted with the arrangements.