Obituary of William M. Gerardi

William M. “Willie” Gerardi, 22, of Hebron, Connecticut beloved son of William D. Gerardi and the late Jamie K. Gerardi unexpectedly passed in his sleep Monday February 1, 2016 at home. Born June 8, 1993 in Bristol, he had lived in Hebron since 1994. A 2011 graduate of RHAM High School and a two year captain of the wrestling team, Willie also attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Manchester and Capital Community Colleges. Always ready to help a friend in need and with a gleam in his eye, Willie had a great sense of humor and a magnetic personality that drew people to him as he made friends wherever he was.Besides his father he is survived by his brother Christian J. Gerardi of West Hartford, his grandparents, Eda Gerardi of Torrington, Dianne (Fitzgerald) and William Wyant of Coventry several cousins and countless friends. A funeral service for family and friends will be celebrated on Friday Feb. 5 at Mulryan Funeral Home at 10:00 am followed by burial in New Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Thursday Feb. 4 from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to RHAM Youth Football PO Box 209 Hebron, CT 06248. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.