HARTFIELD- Gerald J. "Jerry" Rosage, 64 of Hartfield passed away on Tuesday May 31st, 2022, at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA.

He was born October 16th, 1957, in Westfield NY, the son of the late Gerald R. and Irene Tobias Rosage.

Jerry attended Mayville Central School. For many years he worked in the oil and gas field for Ramco Drilling owned by Lee Tarr and Steve Pownell. Later he started his own general contracting business; Rosage Services, where he worked alongside his son; Mack. He was also a maintenance man for St. Mary of Lourdes Parish in Mayville and Bemus Point.

Jerry enjoyed working around his property, watching his cows and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also a Steelers fan and really enjoyed watching football games on Sunday afternoons.

He is survived by his loving wife; Wendy Hanson Rosage, whom he married on November 13th, 1984 in Niagara Falls, NY, five children Gabriel (Danielle) Rosage of Dewy Rose, GA and their children Ryan, Joslyn, Kelly, Kimberley, and Christopher, Rachael (Travis) Nowicki of Mayville, NY and their children Kilee, Emily and Victoria, Bobbie Jo Poe of Jacksonville, AR and her children A.J. and Joanna, Brandy (Chase) Rosage of Sherwood, AR and their children Jasmine, Xyonna, Chase Jr. and Harley, and Mack (Cassie) Rosage of Dewittville, NY and their children Rylee and Xander. Six siblings; Roberta Rosage of Mayville, NY, Darlene (John) Harper of Dewittville, NY, Patricia (Marty) Whetstone of Dewittville, NY, Sue (Gary) Bennett of Dewittville, NY, Kay Colton of Westfield, NY, and Rita (Tim) Jacobson of Mayville, NY and around 100 nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Ronald and Paul Rosage and one brother-in-law; Patrick Colton.

The family will receive friends from 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Monday June 6th, 2022, at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S. Erie St.).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Tuesday June 7th, 2022. FR Todd Remick will be the main celebrant at St. Mary of Lourdes Church (24 E. Chautauqua St. Mayville, NY). A Burial will be in the Mayville Cemetery. Family will also accept friends and family for a luncheon at St. Mary of Lourdes RC Church following the burial.

Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary of Lourdes RC Church (PO Box 500 Bemus Point, NY 14712) or the Hartfield Fire Department and Rescue Squad (PO Box 182 Mayville, NY 14757).

To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com