Insurance agent, talented entrepreneur and volunteer in the service of others, that was Homer Gere: Richard Gere’s father dies before he turned 101

Richard Gere suffered a great loss after the death of his father Homer Gere at 100 years old in New York. The death mourned by the actor’s family took place on March 1, 2023, shortly before his 101st birthday.

The information was published a few days later by Alejandra Silva. Spanish wife of the protagonist “beautiful womanHe turned to his Instagram profile to announce himself and dedicate honest words to who his father-in-law was in his life for several years.

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Who was Homer Gere, Richard Gere’s father?

It was Silva who created a biography on the mentioned social network, which he divided into two parts. In it, he remembers that Homer by George Gere He was born on May 7, 1922 in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania, and noted all the positive things he did throughout his life, mainly his commitment to social service, something he had in common with Richard.

“A successful insurance agent until his retirement at the age of 65, Gere was known in the community as a talented entrepreneur and was honored for his work as a volunteer for Zona Norte Comidas sobre Ruedas. As a sympathizer of that non-profit organization, he appeared in national advertisements with his son Richard Gere,” Silva described in part of his extensive text.

He also emphasized the kindness with which he stood out every day, as well as the devoted defender of public schools.

Homer Gere He was married for 70 years to Doris Tiffany Gere, with whom he had five children, Susan, Richard, Joanna, David and Laura. His life partner passed away in 2016, reports La Vanguardia.

In the same text, Richard Gere’s wife mentioned what his father-in-law did after he retired. “Gere has spent more than 25 years as a driver and fundraiser dedicated to “Meals on Wheels“, and when he was already 80 years old, he was in charge of delivering food “from his hatchback”, a job for which he was awarded in his city.

The centenarian “embraced life with love, kindness, openness and curiosity,” his daughter-in-law said, adding that he will be remembered for “warm bear hugs and long-lasting friendships.”

Despite the void he leaves, the Gere family will hold a celebration in his honor in May, the month he would have turned 101.

That’s why while the actor Richard Gere is silent about his loss, his wife Alejandra encourages “those who want” to donate Meals on Wheelsthe community service that distributes meals and that Homer Gere served so well. (AND)