HUDSON FALLS – Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Mabb, Jr., 84 of Lower Oak Street, went into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
Born on December 27, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Jerome and Charlotte (Norman) Mabb, Sr.
Following high school, Jerry continued his studies in theology and business education at Adirondack Community College.
On June 18, 1949, Jerry married Beatrice at the Christ Methodist Church in Glens Falls.
Following high school, Jerry worked the Saratoga Ice Company in Saratoga Springs. After his marriage to Beatrice, Jerry started working for James H. Moynihan Coal Co. in South Glens Falls. He began his fuel oil career at Finch Pruyn Retail and Cooling, where he was President of Finch Pruyn Retail & Cooling. In 1982, Jerry founded Mabb Oil Company, where he worked until his retirement.
The center of Jerry’s life was his family and his church. Jerry was a devout member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church for 57 years. He taught Sunday school and also was a Boy Scout instructional representative for his church. He served as an usher and a communion server. Jerry was a member and chairperson for the administrative board at his church. He was also chairperson at the Evangelism Committee and a finance team member, as well as a lay leader. Jerry was an advanced lay speaker in the United Methodist Church Conference. Along with Marilyn VanTassell, Jerry led many services, sang and played guitar for the Westmount Infirmary and Fort Hudson Nursing Home. On July 19, 2008, Jerry was ordained a minister by the Alliance International Ministries Church. It was then, that he became Reverend Jerry Mabb and began to serve as a Glens Falls Hospital Chaplin. He did visitation for HFUMC and to anyone else he felt led to witness to. There are probably many other ministries Jerry has been involved in without our knowledge. He was truly a man of God who believed in Jesus Christ and served him well. Rest in peace, Reverend Jerry Mabb.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Fort Edward Little League. Jerry was partly responsible for the installation of the lights on the Little League Field in Fort Edward. He was a member of the Fort Edward planning board and a past President of the Oil Heat Institution of Eastern New York. Jerry was also founder of “The Western Wheel’s” band where he played guitar and called square dances. He played at several weddings and many local establishments. Every night after dinner, Jerry loved playing his guitar.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 wonderful years, Beatrice Mabb of Hudson Falls; his four children, Jerome E. Mabb and his wife, Margaret of South Glens Falls, Michael Mabb and his wife, Mary Ellen of South Glens Falls, Matthew Mabb and his wife, Holly of Hudson Falls and Judy Shaw and her life partner, Chris of Queensbury; his ten grandchildren, Jerome E. Mabb II (Sara), Jason H. Mabb (Kessa), Mary Sue Hollowood (Carl), Christie Ann Hummel (Matt), Jeffrey Mabb (Heather), Travis M. Shaw, Jesse E. Shaw (GinaLynn), Jodie M. Marinello (Anthony), Heather M . Craner (Michael) and Heidi L. Bilicki (Stefan); his 11 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jerry’s family wishes to thank Fort Hudson Health Care Facility G-Wing staff, especially Sarah, for the care and compassion they gave to Jerry and his family.
Friends may call Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow at Gansevoort Cemetery in the town of Northumberland.
Memorial donations in memory of Jerry may be sent to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 3306, Glens Falls, New York 12801.
Judy, Jodie and all the Mabb extended family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and granddad, he was a special man, very kind and sweet. God Bless and may he rest in peace.
Jerry, I will miss your beautiful smile, your gentle guidance, and your great sense of humor. Sending thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
What can i say……. Mr Mabb was a staple in my childhood years. I would sit on there porch and talk with him and bee for hours. He was a wonderful guy and will most certainly be missed.
Always a smile and always a good word for all. Jerry really loved his country western music and I have many cherished memories of playing music with him and young Jerry all over the local area. You will be missed my friend.
To the entire Mabb family
We’re so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a kind and sweet man who always offered friendship and kindness. I remember growing up on the top floor of the house on Lower Oak Street. All of the Mabbs are very special to me, my mother and father. Jerry will be missed dearly but there’s no doubt in my mind that he and my Dad are up in heaven playing guitar and having a great time together. Love to all, Toni and Betty
Having learned of the passing of Rev Mabb and reading his obituary I realized what a complete and well rounded individual he was. I had the honor of meeting up with him a few times over the years and always was impressed with his love of his family. I am sure all the people associated in all his passions, be it work, or his many interests will miss his knowledge as well as his advice. As my family prays for his tonight, they can rest assured he is in a better place especially because he is there. God bless.
I was so saddened to read this. Jerry was a dear, sweet, kind man. He was a great help to me when he led my moms funeral. I could not have made it through that day without his warm hugs and kind words. He also brought great joy and fun to everyone when he performed the ceremony for our Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows. My thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to Jerrys family. I cherish his memory along with all of you.