Gerald F. "Jerry" Proto Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry Proto, 69, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home in Benicia surrounded by family following a long illness. Jerry was born on September 8, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York where he lived until he moved to Concord. He lived in Concord, Antioch and Roseville before settling in Benicia more than 22 years ago. Jerry was an auto mechanic who owned and operated Mobile Car Clinic. He was a former member and Officer of the Benicia Yacht Club who enjoyed fishing, boating, Western movies, especially those with John Wayne, and taking trips to nearby casinos. Jerry was a perfect husband and father who was kind, generous and always shared his smile. Jerry is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife of 38 years, Eileen; his sons, Adam Zaretsky and Michael (Jill) Zaretsky; his brothers Anthony Proto, Charlie (Encarni) Proto, and Andrew (Margie) Proto; his sisters Camille (Gary) Lonigan, Josephine (Sal) Belmonte, and Rosalie (Joe) Nugent. Jerry is predeceased by his brother Sal Proto and his parents, Anthony and Rosalie Proto. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 4-6pm. Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Benicia Cemetery. Family prefers donations to the Benicia Community Action Council.

Gerald F. "Jerry" Proto

September 8, 1948 - March 17, 2018