Gerald Palmatier Queens Creek, AZ - Gerald Clinton "Jerry" "Mr. P" Palmatier, 86, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona. Born on May 10, 1939, in Schenectady, New York. Jerry lived a life marked by dedication to family, service to others, and a deep love for the outdoors. Jerry graduated from Burnt Hills High School in 1957. His early years were filled with hard work and hands-on experience, he worked on his Uncle Pete's farm tending cows and pigs and slinging hay. At sixteen, he joined the county road crew, earning a tan so deep he joked he looked like Adonis. He later worked at his uncle's car auction barn and spent time in garages and car dealerships before owning his own garage. His strong work ethic led him to Niagara Mohawk and eventually to a vocational school where
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