Herkimer - Mr. Gerald F. Mashtare, 54, of 1041 E. German St. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in his home. He was born in Utica on March 26, 1956, the son of the late John G. and Arbutis Rivenberg Mashtare. He attended Utica schools and later Proctor High School. Following his schooling he served with the US Army.Mr. Mashtare was employed at one time by Pulver Roofing and later as a Journeyman Roofer with Union Local 195, Utica. Gerald is survived by his beloved companion of 19 years, Kim Brinkman of Herkimer; four sons, Gerald Mashtare of Frankfort, Joseph Mashtare of Herkimer, Josh Mashtare of Frankfort and Justin Brinkman of Marrow Bone, KY; two daughters, Jerita Mashtare of Little Falls and Angela Brinkman of Utica; two brothers, Herbert Mashtare of Oriskany Falls and Francis Leonard of Utica; three sisters, Joyce Marschetti of OH, Hazel Pierson of Oriskany Falls and Jacqui Al-Jayashi of Ut; sixteen grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son, Timmy Mashtare in 1981, one brother, Jack Mashtare in 2010 and one sister, Roxanne East in 2008. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM in the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home, 329 S. Washington St., Herkimer with the Rev. Thomas Lawless, officiating. Spring interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-7 at the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Gerald's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com