BORN

1941

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

500 West Terra Cotta Ave

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Jerrold "Jerry" Scarpelli Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2013.

Jerrold "Jerry" Scarpelli, 71, of Cary, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in Barrington.
He was born June 20, 1941 in New Jersey to Frank and Lee (Dubroff) Scarpelli. On January 18, 1964, he married Georgette Cserhalmi.
Family was very important to Jerry. He enjoyed taking his son fishing, watching his son play soccer, and loved cooking for everyone.
He is survived by his wife Georgette; his sons, Scott (Angie) and Craig (Aimee Heffernan); his brothers, Matthew (Kathy) and Frank (Carlotta) Scarpelli; his sister, Rosemary (John) Decicco; his sisters-in-law, Janet (George) Lechleitner, Adele Gaylor, and Mary (Roger) Dainack; his nieces and nephews, Dylan Decicco, Kate Lechleitner, Russell and Nicki Dainack, and Willie and Bethann; and his dear friends, Cathy Womersley and family, and Rick and Gina Schultz and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Miriam and George Cserhalmi, and his best friend, Warren Womersley.
Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 4pm to 8pm at Querhammer and Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 4 at 10am at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's honor to the American Cancer Society, 225 N Michigan Ave #1210, Chicago, IL 60601, or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.querhammerandflagg.com. For more information, please call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

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December 25, 2013

Leon Ward

Jerry and I worked together at CNA for a time. He was one of the most professional people I had ever had the pleasure to work with.

December 15, 2013

Many memories of Old,on the island visit's!! Those precious moments will never be forgotten!! My deepest heartfelt condolences to All Loved ones
and Family. Cousin Billy S May God Almighty give you the Peace that
passeth all other understanding. Amen!!!

March 5, 2013

Darlene Zito

Jerry was a good man and will be missed. Especially the good times we had - I will never forget the hot wings and oysters. My heartfelt sympathies to the whole family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Love, Darlene

March 4, 2013

Kristine Petersen

Georgette, Scott, & Craig, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jerry's great love of life and wonderful laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Jerry, you will always be loved and missed.

March 3, 2013

Tom & Sue McKeefery

Georgette, We were very sorry to hear from Cathy Womersley about Jerry's passing. While it has been a long time since we have been in contact, we have thought of you two often, particularly in these past few months. We are confident that you and your family have been blessed with many happy memories. Sincerely, Tom & Sue McKeefery

March 2, 2013

Monica Liguari

Georgette, Scott, and Craig, we are so sorry to hear about Jerry, please know that you are all in our thoughts, and prayers. Jim and Monica Liguari

March 2, 2013

Georgette, Scott and Craig-we feel so blessed to have shared a small part of Jerry's life, during your visits to New Mexico. Wonderful memories of his smile, jokes, hugs, cooking and french bread. We are praying for you and know God is rejoicing in having Jerry with him in the most blessed place ever, Heaven.
Our love, Tom and Sherrie Walker

March 2, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to your family. Georgette, Scott & Craig you are in my prayers. Rest in peace Jerry.
Lisa R.N.

March 1, 2013

Scott and Family,

We are deeply saddened by your fathers passing. May your memories lift you up during this time. I know Jerry will be deeply missed.

Brent and Bonnie.

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