Jerome J. Barnett of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30 at the age of 58. Jerry, as he was better known by his family and friends, was born in Forest Hills, NY and moved to Florida in 1983 from Long Island. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era and was stationed in California and Hawaii. Jerry worked as a Surgical Assistant CST/CFA for a variety of medical facilities throughout New York and Florida. He was a member of St Ignatius Catholic Church in Tarpon Springs. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Dina; sons, Jerry, and Bryan; step-children, Vincent, Steven, and Ashley; five grandchildren; mother, Carmen; and sister Debi (Tom) Harnisher. Jerry was a kind and loving soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to LifeLink Transplant.