Gerald Joseph Piche, 75, of Wake Forest, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 18th. Gerald was born in Norwich, CT to Marice Joseph Piche and Fidelas Krodel.on July 15, 1946.

Gerald was a member of the American Legion Post 187 in Wake Forest, NC, and was an Amateur Radio Operator for 60 years, and during his son’s youth was a leader with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.

In his early years, he met Janet Josephine Dawson. They fell in love and had been married 52 years. As a family, they loved camping, and hiking. Gerald wasknown as a kind and dependable father. To Gerald, the utmost importance was that he did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family. Gerald is survived by his wife Janet, his daughters and sons in law Dawn Chappell and husband Joel of Milford, NH, Wendy Hays and husband Tim of Concord, NC and his son Alan Piche of Concord, NC;. his three beloved grandchildren that brought him pride and joy, Coman, Miranda and Kassandra Chappell.

There will be a celebration of life on October 2, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at the American Legion Post 187

The Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services 405 S. Main Street Wake Forest, NC is in charge of the arrangements.