Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo, 82, of Andrews, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He was a native of Peekskill, NY., but lived most of his life in Casselberry, Fla., before retiring to Andrews, North Carolina in 2003.
Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a mechanic’s helper for the City of Casselberry. Jerry attended St. William Catholic Church.
He was the son of the late Bernard Joseph and Helen Anna Trochan Chaplo. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Bernard Chaplo.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Carole Miller Chaplo; two sons, Stephen J. Chaplo and fiancé Deneen M. Olivieri of Casselberry and Eugene K. Chaplo and wife Karin of DeBary, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Janyce E. Chaplo.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Jerome F. “Jerry” Chaplo to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, was in charge of arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.