Jerrold P. Barrosse, age 85 on August 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Giacomelli). Loving father of Cynthia (Gregory) Rowe and Laura (Donald) Sirianni. Devoted grandfather of Lisa (Jamie) Johnstonbaugh, Sandra (Luke) Lomberk, Andrew (Michelle) Sirianni and Christina Sirianni (Jim Sharkey). Loving great-grandfather of Connor, Garrett, Macen, Luke and Killian. Survived by many sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Born in New Orleans, LA, to Thomas and Rosalie (Points) Barrosse. Jerry joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Johnsville NAS, where he met his wife of 63 years. After his discharge, he stayed in Philadelphia and started work as a TV repairman. He attended LaSalle College earning a BS in Physics, with a major in Electronics. In 1955 he started at Remington Rand, now Unisys Corporation, working his way up the ranks of the Engineering Department. He retired after 33 years. Post retirement, he taught circuit design at Penn State Abington, developed a training course in Project Management for employees at General Instrument Corporation, the forerunner of Comcast, and was a 22 yr. AARP volunteer doing taxes for senior citizens. A memorial service was held August 19th at Queen of Peace, 820 North Hills Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Queen of Peace Parish, 820 North Hills Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 or Moss Rehab/Einstein Healthcare Network, Office of Development, Braemer Building, 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Gift designated for Moss Rehab-Parkinson’s in memory of Jerry Barrosse.
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