Gerald K. Dunlap, Sr., 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 23, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Perry W. and Dorothy (Harvey) Dunlap.

Gerald was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He also attended the University of Buffalo.  Gerald proudly served in the United States Army as a Postal Clerk and Military Police Officer at Fort Dix, NJ from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1969.  He was employed as a Fork Lift Operator and in Inspections with General Motors for 33 years, first working at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY, from 1972 until 1989, later in Tuscaloosa, AL from 1986 until 2002, and in Shreveport, LA from 2003 until his retirement in 2005.

In 1990, he married Deborah L. (Porter) Dunlap, who predeceased him.  Gerald was an active reader and numerologist.  He was a very giving man, always offering food to whomever he encountered.  Above all, he will be remembered as a hardworking man and a great father and grandfather.

Gerald is survived by his children, Duane K. (Sue) Dunlap, Lesley R. (Henry 'Hank') LoStracco, and Gerald K. 'Sonny' Dunlap; his step-daughter, Corbi Jean Mills; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his brother, Jeffery (Nancy) Dunlap, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his former wife, Maureen J. 'Mia' (Powless) Dunlap, his stepson, Jason Bond, and his brother, William Dunlap, USN.

Funeral services and committal prayers will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 11 AM at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5871 Military Road, Lewiston, NY 14092.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Heart, Love and Soul Food Bank, https://heartloveandsoul.org/ .  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.