Gerald E. Hayes, Sr.

Age 63 of Elsmere


Passed away on July 4, 2024, with his family by his side.

Jerry was born in Wilmington to the late William Dominic and Anne Marie (Fahey)
Hayes. He was a proud lifelong Elsmerian and graduate of Conrad High School.

Jerry was a glass installer at A H Angerstein's Inc. for many years before starting his
own business. Hayes & Son Advanced Installation was one of his proudest
accomplishments.

Jerry was an avid sports fan. He loved cheering on his favorite teams, the Baltimore
Orioles, LA Lakers, and Minnesota Vikings. Jerry's passion for sports didn't end at the
professional level. He was always there in the stands for his son, and often for his
nieces and nephews. Jerry enjoyed his trips with the Franciso's, weekends in the
mountains with his son, and trips to Siesta Keys, Florida with his wife. He loved the
track at Delaware Park and playing cards with his buddies. Jerry loved his friends and
family.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, William Dominic
Hayes Jr., Thomas Hayes, Edward Hayes, and Richard Hayes, and his sister-in-law,
Sharon B. Hayes.

He will be dearly missed by his Jr. High Sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Danette
Hayes; his son, Gerald E. Hayes Jr; his brother, David Hayes (Jan); his sister, Dianne
(James) Pankowski. Jerry is also survived by his in-laws, Jim (Chris) Smidt and Suzie
Smidt, his loving nieces and nephews; and his "second sons" Justin Norris and Nate
Cecelia.

A viewing will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE
19805, on Thursday, Jul 11 from 10:00am-12:00pm. A eulogy service will begin at
12:00pm. Burial will take place privately.