On November 26, 1958, Gerald Joseph Fabre, Jr. was born in Baltimore,

Maryland to Constance Harcum Fabre and the late Gerald Joseph Fabre, Sr. To

his family, Gerald was affectionately known as 'Bunky' and was the first grand-

son for both his maternal and paternal grandparents. As an infant, Gerald was

christened at Saint Ann's Catholic Church in Baltimore.

Gerald was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, starting in first

grade with his mother as his teacher. He attended Grove Park Elementary School

and made lifelong friends throughout the neighborhood. Gerald graduated from

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, excelling in math, history and English. He was

also a formidable opponent on the varsity wrestling team and was a member of

the Black History Club. Gerald graduated in June 1976 with a concentration in

Engineering and after high school attended Morgan State University. Shortly

thereafter, he caught the entrepreneurial spirit and held multiple jobs becoming

an independent contract worker.

Gerald was a protector, an anchor for many who knew him and was always there

when you needed him. He would often counsel those close to him to help others

navigate the hurdles of life.

Road trips were a favorite pastime, something Gerald inherited from his father.

He took countless driving trips with his family and friends to enjoy sports events,

sight-seeing, family events, parks and museums throughout the country. He was

also willing to hit the road when needed, driving his mother, grandmother, aunts,

cousins and others. A dedicated brother, father, uncle and cousin, Gerald was the

designated driver when it came to ensuring his daughter, sisters, nieces and

cousins got safely to and from college. Gerald loved shopping and was known

for fmding just the right outfit for special occasions so he could dress the part.

Treasured memories included shopping excursions with his daughter at their

favorite stores. Gerald also enjoyed shopping with his sister when he visited her

family on the west coast.

From a young age, Gerald was an athlete and sports enthusiast. He participated

in multiple sports such as bike riding, football, baseball, basketball, bowling and

wrestling. Whatever sport he took an interest in, he made sure that he knew the

rules inside and out and used them to his advantage so that he could win. Many

considered him to be a sports historian, as he often enlightened others with

little-known details about records, accomplishments and life experiences of

various athletes and teams. In the 1970's, when it was uncommon to travel

out-of-state to playa championship game, Gerald traveled and played on several

championship teams for both Little League baseball and Pop Warner football. As

an adult, Gerald became a coach for his youngest sister's Little League baseball

team and his son's baseball team.

Gerald had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. He was light-

hearted, quick-witted and had a knack for sarcastic humor. He kept people

laughing by sharing the funnier side of everyday life.

Gerald was a lifelong student, never losing his thirst for knowledge. He stayed

abreast of politics, locally, nationally and internationally. During the 2008

presidential campaign, he volunteered as a polling judge, assisting local residents,

many of whom were casting a vote for the first time. He was an avid reader who

loved to learn, routinely and proudly sharing his knowledge with others.

Gerald's father, Gerald J. Fabre, Sr. preceded him in death. Gerald leaves a

legacy of love which will be cherished by: his son, Gerald Julius Fabre;

daughter-in-law, Anilsha; daughter, Shanice Jada Fabre; grandson, Kairo

Julius Edward Fabre; mother, Constance Harcum Fabre; sister, Shelley C.

Fabre; sister, Shawn Fabre Grayson; brother-in-law, Darryl Grayson; two

aunts, Patricia H. Speights and Caroline Harcum; nieces Kinaya Grayson, Kita

Grayson and Nia Grayson; cousins, Aaron Fabre, Harriett Inyangson, E.

Xavier Brown, Robin Harcum, Tanya Harcum, Karen Speights-Diggs, Kara

Speights-Dunston, Raymond T. Harcum III, Jamila Fabre Wanza, Mtube

Harcum, Afrika Harcum, Rhasaan Harcum and Jamari Harcum; devoted

companion, Monica Matthews; other relatives and friends.