Gerald Depatis

Gerald 'JP' DePatis, of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. JP grew up in Beaverville, IL and in 1994 relocated with his wife to East Tennessee, where it became home. JP worked for Modern Forge, and his all-time favorite activity was coaching baseball, Little League and The Junior Toppers. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf and racquetball. Survivors include: his mother, JoAnne DePatis, his wife, Lisa DePatis; one brother, Mike DePatis and his wife Nicki. The family of JP DePatis will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday, April 13 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Mass will be held Saturday, April 14, at 11 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church with Father Peter Iorio officiating. Pallbearers will be: Jody Parks, Danny Wurtzbacher, Ted Ganger, Todd Ganger, Bill Carter, and Mike Mitchell. Immediately following mass, family and friends will meet at Monte Vista Memorial Park for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research Foundation, 3354 N. Paulina St., Suite 208, Chicago, IL 60657 or https://www.cancerresearchfdn.org/donate/.