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Jerome J. “Jerry” Free, 86
September 30, 2019
Jerome J. “Jerry” Free, 86, a resident of St. Anne’s Retirement Community, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 after a brief illness. He was married to Gloria A. (Brignola) Free for 64 years. He was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Free of Jeanette, PA.
Jerry graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1954 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He obtained his Pennsylvania Professional Engineering Certificate and attended graduate classes at Franklin & Marshall College. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1961 as a 3rd class petty officer.
Jerry was a founding member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #867 and enjoyed volunteer work during retirement. He enjoyed working at bingo at both Lancaster Catholic High School and the Knights of Columbus. He worked for RCA Corp. and Burle Industries for over 40 years, retiring in 1995. His work consisted of power tube design and applications and writing power tube publication and specifications.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Gloria, are four children: Jessica, wife of Gordon Hotchkiss, of England, Regina, wife of William Benonis, of Morgantown, PA, Eileen, wife of Scott Little, of Mountville, PA and Jerome Free, Jr., husband of Deborah, of Lansdale, PA. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 10 -11 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA. Interment will follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jerry’s memory may be made to St. Anne’s Retirement Community ,3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 or to the church at the above address.
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October 18, 2019
Jessica, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was the nicest man. I have so many fond memories of him. I am sad because I was away on vacation when I heard the news and couldn’t attend the service. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Sylvia and John
October 08, 2019
May GOD continue to bless Jerry Free and Family.From a old RCA Friend. Tom Yingst
October 08, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Many good memories of times on Barr Blvd.
Melissa Geiger Dalbey
October 07, 2019
My sincere sympathy to your family.
Pam Geiger Roof
(daughter of neigbors Nancy&Dick Geiger, twin sister of Tom)
October 07, 2019
Even though I didn’t know your Father, I heard that he was an amazing man.
Wishing you peace and strength
Joe Haertter
October 05, 2019
I met Jerry at the Knights of Columbus in Lancaster. He was a sweetheart who was always willing to help. We all appreciated everything he did down at the club. I enjoyed talking to him. He always had a story to tell.
Judy Ohrel
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- Tuesday, October 08, 2019
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
- 2427 Marietta Avenue
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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- Tuesday, October 08, 2019
- 11:00 AM
- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
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- Lancaster, PA 17601
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