Gerald Martin ‘Brogie’ ‘Jerry’ Brogden

Gerald Martin “Brogie” “Jerry” Brogden, 82, Johnstown, loving husband, father and grand-father, peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday evening with his family by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Margaret (Jones-Henry) Brogden.

Jerry married Beverly Miles on Jan. 6, 1966, and together they had five children: Edward Tilson (deceased), Christine Gates (Andrew) of Stephens City, Va., Barbara Yon (Joseph) of Johnstown, Debra Haver (Michael) of Pittsburgh and Andrew Brogden of Rockville, Md.; 10 grandchildren: Michael, David, AJ, Cassidy, Bailey, Ryan, Rachel, Bradey, Caleb and Eli; and his three sisters: Patricia Frederick, Kathleen Barnicle and Barbara Johnson, all of Altoona.

He was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School and had worked for Altoona Manufacturing until he began his own men’s clothing business in the early ’70s. Jerry moved Brogies Men’s Clothing Store to Johnstown in 1975 and had a successful business for 40 years.

Jerry was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Johnstown, and the Knights of Columbus.

He was a die-hard “Seinfeld” fan and he loved listening to the Eagles, the Bee Gees and Andrea Bocelli.

Jerry could bring a smile to anyone’s face and had a heart of gold. He loved to read and enjoyed cars. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his loving family, which was everything to him, he loved their beach and amusement park vacations and family dinners together.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes