Jerome Anthony Passariello, Sr., affectionately known as “Jerry” Passariello, 74, of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Jerry was the devoted husband of Carol Ann Bouselli Passariello, the love of his life, whom he married on April 2, 1977. Together, they shared nearly 50 years of marriage, building a beautiful life centered around love, family, and the many memories they created together.

Born in Scranton, Jerry was the son of the late Anthony Michael Passariello and Mary Frances Sledzick Passariello. He attended St. Frances Cabrini School before attending West Scranton High School and was a lifelong resident of the community he proudly called home.

In 1977, Jerry continued his family’s longstanding tradition in the sanitation industry by establishing his own business, Passariello Sanitation. Through years of hard work, dedication, and determination, he built a business that became an important part of his family’s legacy. As the years passed, his three sons joined him in the family business. Later, he started Passariello Sanitation & Container Service LLC. Working side by side with his sons became much more than a daily routine; it was a special bond they shared and a source of countless memories. Nothing brought Jerry greater pride and happiness than having his sons working alongside him and continuing the family tradition he had worked so hard to establish.

Jerry was an active member of Union Lodge No. 291, Free and Accepted Masons, in Scranton, and was a longtime member of the former St. Lucy’s Church in West Scranton.

Above all else, Jerry was a devoted family man who found his greatest happiness in the simple moments spent with those he loved. Whether it was enjoying Saturday night dinners with his beloved wife, Carol, sitting and talking with his children, or spending time surrounded by his grandchildren, family was always the center of his world.

Jerry had a wonderful sense of humor and loved nothing more than making his family laugh. He enjoyed relaxing to his favorite TV shows, listening to the ’60s on 6 channel on SiriusXM Radio while driving around in his black Cadillac, and caring for his plants, taking great pride in the beauty of his backyard.

One of Jerry’s favorite expressions came whenever his wife, Carol, and daughter, Anne, were together. With a smile, he would lovingly say, “Here come my girls.” It was a simple phrase that reflected the tremendous love and affection he had for his family.

Jerry’s generosity and compassion extended well beyond his own family. He was a longtime supporter of children’s charities and organizations, including the Special Olympics, the Shriners, and St. Joseph’s Center. His willingness to help others reflected the kindness and generosity that were such important parts of who he was.

Jerry will be remembered as a hardworking businessman, a loving husband, a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a man whose greatest accomplishment was the family he loved so dearly. His humor, generosity, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to those closest to him will remain a lasting part of his legacy.

In addition to his beloved wife, Carol, Jerry is survived by his four children: son, Jerome A. Passariello Jr., of Scranton, and his children, Peyton, Jerome III, and Sophia Passariello, the later two with their mother, Kate Camillocci; son, Anthony Passariello, and Sherry Knott, of Scranton, and their two sons, Anthony Jr. and Michael Passariello; daughter, Anne Santomauro, and her husband, Atty. Frank Santomauro, of Clarks Summit, and their daughter Mia Santomauro along with Anne’s son Frankie Sullenberger;  son, Mario Passariello, of Scranton, and his three sons, Mario, Aden, and Alexander Passariello.

He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Bernadine Lutkowski, and her husband, Joseph, of Old Forge; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Sara Dougher, Mary Francis Sweeney, Robert Passariello, and Anthony Passariello Jr.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Savino Traditional Funerals and Cremation Care, 157 S. Main Avenue, West Scranton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church on Jackson Street in West Scranton. Those attending the Mass are kindly asked to proceed directly to the church.

Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery.

Jerry’s greatest legacy will not simply be the business he built or the years he lived, but the love he gave, the family he raised, and the countless memories he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.