Jerry was born in Tampa FL on December 24, 1933 . He graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1951 and went on to earn a degree from The University of Tampa after serving in The U.S Army. Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7644 in Temple Terrace since 1994. He was a Past Grand Knight 4th degree P.F.N, and F.D.D. Jerry worked with his uncle at Pasquale Ficcio Master Tailors for many years until opening his own Tailor shop in 1982. He was the tailor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the U.S Olympic team.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by His wife of 53 years Barbara Conte, his daughter, Heather Marie Watkins and son-in-law Kevin Watkins. His cousins, Catherine Mule,’ Dennis Castellano and Fred Castellano, all of Tampa, FL.
The visitation will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home on Sunday the 19th from 3pm-5pm
