Submitted by: Dan Rich

C. Joseph Sequin

Nov. 7, 1923 - April 24, 2008

South Bend Tribune 4/26/2008
SOUTH BEND - C. Joseph "Gerry" Sequin, passed away on Thursday in his home. He was born in Lawrence, MA. On June 8, 1952 he married Theresa M. Pomerleau who preceded him in death on May 17, 1984.

On march 14, 1987 he married Gertrude "Dee" Rehling, who survives. Along with is wife he is survived by his son, John (Cynthia) Sequin of Carmel, IN; daughters, Susan (Kevin) Jehl of Leo, IN, Barbara Sequin of South Bend; stepdaughter, Denice M. Cazillo of South Bend; nine grandchildren; three great-granddaughter; and a brother, Robert (Elizabeth) Sequin of Colchester, CT. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Irene Hurst, and Claire Demers; and brother, Richard Sequin.

Gerry received his BS from Fordham University, MA from Boston University, and his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He joined the faculty at the University of Notre Dame in 1959 where he also served as director fo the Master of Science in Administration Program. Additionally he was founder and director of the AMOPA/Notre Dame Management Development Program for 30 years. Gerry retired in 1990 to Cape Coral, FL, and returned to Indiana in June 2005.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame with Rev. Mark Thesing CSC, officiating, with visitation one hour before mass in the Basilica. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637, or Alzheimer Services of Northern Indiana (Research), 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN. 46617. McGann Hay Funeral Home is handling arrangements.