Deborah L. Gerard, 70, of Branchburg, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home. Born in Newark, NJ on November 22, 1950, she was a resident of Lyndhurst for most of her early life before moving to Branchburg 34 years ago. Deborah was a graduate of Lyndhurst High School, Class of 1968. She worked as a Customer Service Representative for TD Bank in Whitehouse Station. Deborah was an avid Giants fan. She loved going out to dinner with friends, taking trips to the Jersey Shore, most specifically Avalon, and enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, William and Catherine Gerard, and her brother Frank Cirminiello. Surviving are her son, John and wife Karen Costa of Hillsborough, NJ; daughter, Jaclyn and husband Craig Allen of Branchburg, NJ; and five cherished grandchildren, Joshua, Emily, Samantha, Ava, and Brynn. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday October 13, 2021 from 11am-1pm with a prayer service at 12:30pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 Rt. 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876. Inurnment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made in Deborah's memory to St. Jude