Mr. Gerald T. "Jerry" Hardey, age 82, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1943, in Oswego, New York.

Jerry retired from General Motors in 1999, where his final role was Health and Safety Representative for the UAW, and moved to Florida that same year. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, and working on home improvement projects. Jerry had a lifelong interest in the stock market and could happily talk about stocks for hours. Those who knew him knew he never met a stranger—he had a natural way of striking up conversations and making people feel at ease.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Diane Hardey; his daughters, Christine Himes (David) and Jill Ramirez (Phillip); his step-daughter, LaChelle Wright; and his step-son, Christopher Kaczorowski (Letch). He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his sisters, Terry, Louella, Darlene, and Shirley, and his brother, Curt. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry and Bob, and by his late wife, Maureen.

Jerry leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Jerry will be remembered for his vivid storytelling and his ability to recall even the smallest details.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, Florida. To continue honoring Jerry's life, family and friends are invited to gather at 4:00 PM, at Sebastian Saltwater Restaurant, 1732 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support for Jerry and the Hardey family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Anyone wishing to to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit Jerry's memorial pages at www.seawindsfh.com .