Gerald E. Faller | Benefits specialist, 80

Gerald E. "Bud" Faller, 80, a longtime employee benefits and pensions specialist in the Philadelphia area, died of heart failure on Sept. 20 at his home in Hillsboro Beach, Fla.

Mr. Faller had a long career in employee benefits and pension business, retiring in 2007. He joined First Investment Annuity Co. in Philadelphia in 1968, as vice president for sales. He later managed the sales offices of Great West Life & Annuity Co in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

He also operated businesses of his own in Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey.

Mr. Faller was born May 30, 1932, in Reading. He was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School, where he excelled at basketball. He later graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown. He also was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Mogilski; sons Gerald T. and Jeffrey; and a daughter, Kathleen Italiano. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Joanna Bodziak Aaron.

A memorial gathering was held on Oct. 13 in Reading.