Gerald "Jerry" Cunningham in Whitman of Dorchester passed away on December 11, 2016, at the age of 63 after a brief but brave battle with cancer.  Cherished father of Erin and her companion Brian, Adam and his companion Lissette, Ryan and his wife Kerri, and their mother Eileen.  Adored "Pa" of Sam & Callie.  Beloved companion of Christine Murphy.  Dear son of the late Gerald and Edna Cunningham. Devoted brother of Joan, Carol, Geraldine and the late Hun.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester on Friday, December 16 ^th at 10am.

Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.