Background
Gerry, John Francis was born on November 17, 1925 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis P.
Gerry, John Francis was born on November 17, 1925 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis P.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1950; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1953.
Solicitor, Township of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 1971-1972; judge, Camden County Court, 1972-1973; judge, New Jersey Superior Court, 1973-1975; judge, United States District Court New Jersey, 1975-1987; chief judge, United States District Court New Jersey, 1987-1994; senior judge, United States District Court New Jersey, 1994-1995.
Member American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association.
Married Jean June 21, 1952. Children: Patricia, Kathleen, Ellen.