August 12, 1925 - August 16, 2006

Born in Detroit, MI

Resided in Bloomfield Hills, MI

JERRY LEO GITRE, age 81, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. He was born August 12, 1925, in Detroit, to Jeremiah and Blanche (Gleason) Gitre. Resident of Bloomfield Hills.

Education: 2 years College at University of Illinois

Occupation: Investor – Gitre Company, Inc.

Mr. Gitre was a member of Oakland Hills Country Club (Bloomfield Hills), and the Society of Manufacturers’ Representatives.

Military: US Navy Veteran (Lt.)

Surviving Brothers: James R. Gitre and Joseph D. Gitre

Deceased Brother: the late John F. Gitre

Deceased Sister: the late Rosemary Moynihan

Also survived by many nieces and nephews

Arrangements by: A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, Michigan (248-549-0500)

Memorial Mass: Thursday, September 7, 2006 – 10:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon at Woodland, Birmingham, Michigan.

Memorial Tributes may be made to:

Manresa Retreat House, 1390 Quarton, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Jerry Gitre (1925)