Gerard A. Summa

Gerard A. Summa

Gerard Andrew Summa, 80, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2020, at home in Rye, N.Y.
Gerry was born on August 2, 1939, in New York, N.Y., to parents Evelyn and Vito Summa. After Archbishop Stepinac High School (White Plains, N.Y.), and time in the United States Marine Corps, he served 20 years as a police officer with the Port Chester Police Department. As a patrolman he genuinely enjoyed walking the beat and liked working traffic best. He was a proud member of the Blue Knights motorcycle division, where he could be seen leading the Columbus Day parade on top of his blue Harley-Davidson. A quintessential entrepreneur, Gerry successfully owned and operated a wide array of domestic and international businesses after his public service, among them Freddie’s Limousine Service, which he owned with his wife, Maureen, for over 30 years.
After his motorcycle days were through, Gerry could be seen around Port Chester and Rye riding his moped (flames helmet and all) as he frequented many local establishments, but in particular his home-away-from-home: DaDa’s. In retirement, Gerry was an avid supporter of many sports, watching as many hockey, soccer, baseball, women’s basketball and football games (as well as cycling and Formula One events) as he could. His family and friends will always remember him as a gregarious, family-oriented workaholic who was keen to help friends and strangers alike in whatever way he could. He was a member of Post 93 in Port Chester.
Gerard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maureen; his sons, David, Christopher, Marc and Douglas; his daughter, Jennifer; and 13 beautiful grand- and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.