On August 27, 2021 Geraldine “Gerri” Kotol, nee Brzezowski, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed peacefully with loving family by her side. Born January 15, 1941 and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Gerri and older brother Richard were the children of Polish immigrants, Ted and Josephine Brzezowski. Gerri began her career as a secretary for the US Military before marrying the love of her life John “Jack” Kotol. They moved to Scottsdale in 1977 and raised their family in the beautiful desert. Gerri liked to take annual trips to San Diego, do crosswords, visit the casino, and spend time with family. Gerri was a devout Catholic, active in her church and community. She was preceded in death by her husband, brother and parents. Gerri is survived by two sons, a daughter-in-law and four grand children.