Jerome "Jerry" Passarelli, age 77, of Auburn Township, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

He was born on February 20, 1938 the son of the late James and Josephine Passarelli.

Jerry served his country in the US Navy. He was a member and a Deacon at the Meshoppen Biblical Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching birds, deer, and other wildlife in his backyard. He loved to spend time with his family.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife who he married on August 30, 1986, Anna Passarelli; his children Pamela Yamrick (Michael) of Dallas, PA, Rachael Stopper (John) of Mountaintop, PA, Jerry Passarelli (Karen) of Tunkhannock, PA, Michael Passarelli (Shannon) of Arkansas; step daughters Sue Templeton (Mark) of Harding, PA, Debbie Rosencrans (Jeff) of Wyoming, PA; 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; sisters Sarah Daylida of Shavertown, PA, Joan Gibbon of Wilkes-Barre, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM from the Meshoppen Biblical Baptist Church with Reverend Gary Myers of the church officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jerry's name to the Meshoppen Biblical Baptist Church, 4017 Briar Ridge Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630.

Arrangements were entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main St., Laceyville, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.