Jerry was born September 25, 1946 in Queens, NY the son of the late John and Janet Clair.
Jerome, fondly known as Jerry, graduated from Holy Cross High School and Fordham University. He spent his working career in Operations Management in New York City and retired from Citigroup in December, 2008. He lived with his wife Linda, son Brett, daughter Kelli, and mother in law Carmela for 32 years in Westport, CT commuting to the city on the 6:05 AM Train. When Jerry wasn't working he could be found working in his garden: his sanctuary. Winter weekends were spent at Bromley Mountain in Manchester, Vermont where Jerry was an avid skier and member of the National Ski Patrol. Jerry was never shy to get involved and volunteer his time taking on leadership roles in organizations.
He and his wife moved to Naples in October, 2013 to begin their new adventure.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brett in 2021, and his sister, Ellen Mickle.
Survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda, his daughter, Kelli, his brother, John, his granddaughter, Charlotte, nephews, Charles, Paul, and Matthew Mickle and nieces, Kitren Farrell and Susan Conrad.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with interment following at Palm Royale Cemetery in Naples, Florida.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Matthew's House, Naples (see link below).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Clair family.
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