Background
II, JAmes Frank Gerrity, was born on December 3, 1918 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joe Warren and Margaret (McKee) G.
building materials company executive
II, JAmes Frank Gerrity, was born on December 3, 1918 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joe Warren and Margaret (McKee) G.
AB, Harvard University, 1939. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1943.
Salesman Gerrity Company, Boston, 1946-1949, president, 1949-1979, chairman, from 1979, president Newton, Massachusetts, from 1994.
Trustee York Health Foundation. Treasurer Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, since 1980. Chairman board directors Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine, 1975-1979.
President York Hospital, Maine, since 1980. Trustee Episcopal Diocese Boston, 1978-1982, Dumaine's Trust, York History Landmarks. Vestryman Church of the Redeemer.
Honorary consul Iceland, since 1969. Lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member The Country Club (Brookline, Massachusetts), Harvard University Club (Boston).
Married Ruth Mathes, January 30, 1943. Children: Margot Gerrity Finley, James F. III, Peter, Ruth Gerrity Timme, Betsey Gerrity Lamson.