Name: Jerry Paternico Life Dates: 5/7/1937 - 12/26/2011 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY History In a room filled with loving family friends, Jerry left this world. He leaves his devoted wife, Janice (Brothers); beloved brother sister, Sam (predeceased by his wife, Vivian), Fran (Dominic "Minnie") Palma; sister-in-law, Justine (Bill) Mapstone. He also leaves an enormous, extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and a circle of friends who all cherished him. Donations In memory of Jerry, take someone you care about to breakfast and quietly pick up the tab. Services Jerry's funeral service will be celebrated 11AM on Thursday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Ln (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd) Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Jerry grew up on Spencer St. He graduated from Jefferson High School. He spent 2 years in the US Army. He worked for approximately 35 years as a sheet metal worker. Jerry was introduced by a friend to Janice Brothers and they were married in 1981. Jerry was known as the silent giant and was devoted to his family and friends. He was an avid reader. Tom Clancy was his favorite author. He liked to watch the food channel, read gourmet magazines. His cooking specialties were Beef Wellington French Onion Soup. His hobbies included cooking, gardening woodworking. He was skilled with his hands, fixing things and doing remodeling projects. Jerry also made wine.