Gerald A. "Jerry" Paprocki

June 12, 1932 - November 16, 2017

PAPROCKI, Gerald A., of Centerville passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo A. and Mary (Kurowski) Paprocki and his sister, Arlene Gianforte. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Paula (Dabbelt) Paprocki; children, Mary Ellen (Walter) Liss, Jean (Philip) Latone, Stephen Paprocki, Thomas Paprocki, Matthew Paprocki, William (K.T.) Carroll, Jonathan (Amy) Carroll, David (Elizabeth) Paprocki; grandchildren, Ana, Kelsey, Catherine, Philip Jr. (Beth), Kevin, Mary Beth, Thomas, Alex, Landon, Ashlyn, Maggie, Ryan, Gerald; sister, Patricia (Marv) Diloria; brother, Ronald (Cathleen) Paprocki and many other extended family and friends. Jerry served in the USAF from 1952-1956 and worked as Director of Public Affairs for the LM Berry Co. for over 34 years. He was also an Economic Development Rep for Gov. Voinovich for 5 ½ years and VP of the Public Sector for Key Bank. He loved his faith, his family, his Polish heritage, and Christmas time, and was active in the communities he lived as his accomplishments support: Founder of Dunlop Pro-Am Dinner/Awards, Member of Chamber of Commerce (Buffalo); Founder of Ohio Pro/Am Awards Dinner/Awards, Board of Trustees for Dayton Air and Tradeshow, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Dragons Advisory Committee, and 1984 Graduate of Leadership Dayton. He was an avid UD Flyers, Reds, and Bengals fan. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Church of the Incarnation, Centerville. Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 AM at church, followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Church of the Incarnation. Arrangements entrusted to Westbrock Funeral Home.