Joseph C Geralis

May 8, 1960 - January 27, 2021

Geralis, Joseph C., 60, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, formerly of Atlantic City, was received into the embrace of God on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center due to COVID-19.He was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and completed some studies in Criminal Justice at ACCC. He worked in Security at Harrah’s Casino for twenty-five years where he volunteered to train many employees in life saving CPR. He was a volunteer with the Egg Harbor Township Rescue Squad and Atlantic City Fire Department and a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. He had a love for photography and writing poetry. He had a desire to help others and was a man of faith. He was dedicated throughout his life in helping care for aging family members. He was predeceased by his beloved father and mother, James K. Geralis and Providence M. Geralis (Callio). He is survived by his sisters Linda Bastedo (Geralis) (Dory), Marie Bates (Geralis) (Charlie). He is also survived by his nieces, Karena DeStefano (Bastedo) (Alfred), Jaime Angelini (Bastedo) (Steve), Naomi Bastedo (Jake), Christina Blankenship (Bates) (Buddy), nephews Jeremy Bastedo, Skylar Bastedo (Jennifer), Charles Bates III (Katharine), Antonio Tronco, Jr,(Sarah),Cousin Nicholas Marcantonio Jr. (Rose), 12Great-Nieces, 5 Great-Nephews, ,1 Great-Great Nephew, and 1 Great-Great Niece. At this time, due to COVID-19 safety concerns there will be a private family service until a later date when we will have a public Celebration of Life! In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Mental Health Association in NJ. Send checks to: 4 East Jimmie Leads Rd. Suite 8, Galloway, NJ 08205. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway, NJ 609-641-0001. Please join us on Wednesday, February 3rd by 10:45 AM for a live stream of the service; https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/47094