Burton W. Gerrig

Burton W. Gerrig of Revere passed away peacefully in his home in Ashland, MA on January 28, 2021 at the age of 92 with his daughter by his side. By the many who knew him, he was known as Burt, Barry or Lefty and as Pa by his beloved grandchildren. Burt was born in Revere, MA on March 19, 1928. He was the son of Samuel and Rose Gerrig. He was the husband of the late Marcia Gerrig and father to his wonderful sons, Robert and the late Daniel Gerrig, and his cherished daughter Jennifer. Burt grew up in Revere, MA and raised his children in Marblehead. He was a veteran of the Korean War, an Attorney, and a trusted friend to many.  He spent most of his life practicing law in both Chelsea and Revere where many came to know him as Lefty and would often be seen walking the streets of Chelsea with a newspaper in hand. Burt was a loyal and trusted friend to many of those who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Burt was adored by his five grandchildren: Craig, Christopher and Brian Walsh of Medway, MA and Aylon and Ariella Gerrig of Leesburg, VA. He had no greater joy than watching his grandchildren’s endeavors, whether it was football, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, tennis or acting. You would often see Burt strolling the sidelines or cheering them on from the stands with a proud grandfather’s voice.

A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in South Natick on Monday, February 1 at 12:00 PM.

Shiva will be private.