Gerald F. (Gerry) Maciel Sr. died on Jan. 19 in Marshfield, Me. He was 82.

He was born February 11, 1940 in Oak Bluffs and raised on Martha’s Vineyard. He relocated to East Falmouth in 2005 and then to Marshfield, Me. in 2021.

He was drawn to the water and loved parking at the causeway in Machias, Me. to enjoy a cup of coffee while looking at the river.

Gerry leaves behind his children, Gerald F. Maciel Jr. and his spouse Shaun, Timothy R. Maciel and his spouse Charlene, Melissa J. Healy and her spouse Stephen, Jameson M. Maciel and his spouse Rachel, and Corey T. Maciel and his spouse Bridget; his sisters Sarah Costa and Marilyn Makin; his brother Michael DesRoches; and his half-sister Ann Maciel Pearson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.