More detail on this person: Gerry Dolin, a
beloved father, brother and friend, passed
peacefully in his home on Monday, July 28,
2014.Gerry was a distinguished veteran, and served
as a helicopter pilot for the Army during Vietnam
in the 114th Aviation Company. He owned an
electronic repair company in Ventura County for
over 30 years, and retired in 2009.
He was an accomplished mechanic and engineer
who was often known by his friends as 'Mr. Fix
It', due to his innate ability to perform
masterful repairs on anything from automobiles to
water softeners. Swing dancing, water skiing, snow
skiing, scuba diving, horseback riding, aviation
and travelling were among his greatest passions,
which Gerry loved to share with his family and his
many dear friends. His honesty, generosity, sense
of humor and kind spirit will be remembered by all
those that knew him.
Gerry is survived by his sisters, Lynn and Karen;
daughters, Wendy and Angelina; son, Chris; and
grandchildren, Ryan, Breonna, and Drake.Any
pictures and stories that you would like to share
with the family can be sent to the email address
provided below. The family is not asking for
donations, but would prefer any charitable
contributions (financial or otherwise) be given
directly to The Match Bone Marrow Registry or the
Wounded Warrior Foundation in his honor. For
those who wish to attend, a service will be held
in his honor at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150
Loma Vista Road, Ventura on Saturday, August 23,
2014 at 3:00 pm.
A celebration honoring Gerry's passion for life,
with a live band and swing dancing will be held
immediately following at, Yolie's Restaurant, 138
W. Main St, in Ventura. Please RSVP to the email
below or visit the following link if you plan to
attend this event, http://goo.gl/4AqqYA .
If you wish to contact the family, please send
your correspondence via email to
dolin.family805@gmail.comArrangements are under
the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at
TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
Published in Ventura County Star from Aug. 20 to
Aug. 23, 2014
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