Gerald Joseph Shochet is my maternal 1st cousin 2x removed. Shochet family tree Here
Born: 9 June 1912 in Sunderland, England. His name was originally Joseph Gerald Shochet and his nickname was Gerry
Hebrew name: Yosef Yirmiyahu son of Mr Nisan Asher. Yirmiyahu is the equivalent of Jeremiah
Married: Jane Gallewski in (Apr - Jun) 1951 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Gerald was 38 and Jane was 36 years old
Occupation: Money Lender, financier. In the 1939 register he is listed as a clerk and rent collector
Military Service:
Census details
1921
Gerald's parents Nathan and Jeanne Shochet and their family are living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland in an 8 roomed house. Nathan is age 41 years and 5 months and his occupation is listed as financial agent and is still working on his own account. Jeanne is age 41 years and 2 months. Their children are Thora age 10 years and 5 months, Gerald age 9 and Harold age 7 years and 3 months
1939 register
His parents Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Gerald is age 27 and listed as a clerk and rent collector
.jpg)
Death
5 September 1990 in Sunderland, England at 78 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 128, plot 7), Sunderland, England
In loving & lasting memory of Gerald Joseph Shochet who passed away September 5th 1990 - 15 Ellul 5750 aged 78 years. Deeply beloved husband of the late Jane Shochet. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by sister-in-law Rene, Millie, niece Karol, Nephew Geoffrey, and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace. Hebrew: "Here is buried Mr Yosef Yirmiyahu son of Mr Nisan Asher of blessed memory. Died with a good name 15th of Elul 5750
Probate
Gerald Joseph Shochet's probate was proved on 1 July 1992. The value was £228,108
Documents
Residences
From at least 1955 until his death Gerald was living at 1 Ridgeway Crescent, Sunderland