Gerald V Gottig, Southport, 17/08/1944 – 27/10/2026 (Age 82)
Tributes have been paid to much-loved Southport hotelier Gerry Gottig who was a leading figure in the UK hospitality industry and cooked for royalty.
Gerald V Gottig, aged 82, sadly passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, last Tuesday (27th October 2026).
He was a loving and devoted husband to Sandra; superhero father to Gregory and Giles; father in Law to Ruth and Victoria; and a very proud grandfather to George, Gabriella, William and Vincent.
The service and celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026 at Southport Crematorium.
It will be followed by a Celebration of Life at Southport & Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2HF.
Giles and Greg Gottig said: “Dad had a massive influence on our lives and we will miss him greatly.
“We all had some wonderful times together and we have many fond memories to cherish forever.”
Gerald will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew him.
In his working career of catering and hospitality he had the pleasure of cooking for Princess Margaret.
He was a senior manager at Grand Metropolitan and the Northern Chairman of the British Hospitality Association.
Locally, Gerald was the Chairman of the Southport Partnership for more than 10 years helping regenerate his home town of Southport, a place where he made such a substantial impression and was so proud to live.
He also owned and operated two hotels for over 25 years employing many local talented individuals.
Gerald’s interests and hobbies were enjoying the company of his family and friends where he would enjoy raising a glass and breaking bread.
Donations in memory of Gerald are being gratefully received for Queenscourt Hospice, following the link below or care of: Southport Funeral Care, Independent funeral directors, 25-27 Shakespeare Street, Southport PR8 5AB Telephone 01704 547274.
You can donate to Queenscourt Hospice in Gerry Gottig’s memory: Funeral Notices
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