Gerard Michael Patano was born in Los Angeles, California on September 7, 1960, and passed away in Tomball, Texas on July 12, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Rene Patano.

Gerard is survived by his sons, Christopher Patano and Chase Patano, and his brothers, Mark Patano and Scott Patano.

He will be laid to rest in a committal service with military honors in Houston Nation Cemetery at a date to come.