He was born Jan. 5, 1945 in Hannibal, MO to Joseph and Dorothy (Robertson) Genovese. They preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Genovese, Jr of Bartonville, one daughter, Tracy Stephanoff of Irving, TX, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, Terry and one sister, Senna (Will) Smith.
Jerry worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for over 30 years.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Jerry's life will be at a later date.