Obituary of Joseph Petrolinio Gerardo

Joseph P. Gerardo was born on May 10, 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and entered eternal rest on October 5, 2016.Joseph is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary "Mabel" Talmich and his grandparents, Margaret and Gilbert Gerardo, Sr.He is survived by his wife, Amber Martinez; his three children, Jeremiah Martinez, Audrianna Gerardo, and Lyla Gerardo; his parents, Philip Gerardo, Sr. and Angela Martinez, and Rena and Mike Martin; and his two brothers, Philip Gerardo, Jr., and Dominic Tafoya. Joseph is also survived by multiple family and friends who considered him more than a cousin, nephew, or friend. Joseph also has several aunts, uncles and cousins who each loved him dearly.Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed building cars and riding motorcycles and fishing. He loved quality time with three children going to family functions. Joseph is loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.Rosary will be recited 7:00PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 South Highway 85/87, Security, Colorado 80911.Burial, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 South Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Wednesday, October 12, 2016 11:00AM St. Dominic Catholic Church 5354 South Highway 85 Security, CO 80911 Phone: 719-392-7653 Visitation Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Final Resting Place Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903