Jerry was in the United State Army, Field Artillery from February 27, 1968 to March 1, 1971. During his tour of duty in Vietnam, he won a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Vietnam Service Medal.
Jerry was a loving husband to Athena L. Tancredi, who he married on December 9, 2016. Jerry worked on underground infrastructure installation at CSI. He very much enjoyed fishing, horticulture and crocheting.
He is survived by his loving wife, Athena L. Tancredi; son, Jonathan W. Tancredi; and seven grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Tancredi and Dorothy Mae Moore.
A receiving of family and friends for Jerry will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 4040 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.