Gerald T. Karpinski
June 28, 1940 – June 7, 2018
Gerald Thomas (Jerry) Karpinski of Tully, New York died peacefully on June 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1940, to the late Veronica (Podolak) and Anthony Karpinski in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from St. John's the Evangelist High School (1958) and LeMoyne College (1964).
During high school, Jerry played baseball and basketball in the Parochial League where he formed lifelong friends. Jerry began his career as the owner of the “Library” for 10 years, then worked the next 40 years as a Sales Representative in the Optical business, but his true passion was golf. Jerry started playing as a young boy and became an excellent golfer. He won club championships at Drumlin’s East, Green Lakes and Caloosa Country Clubs. In addition to winning numerous Member Guests at over seven different clubs, he won the Senior Men’s Post Standard, Senior Men’s Syracuse District, the City Wide (Sun City Center, Fla.) and a number of Couple’s Golf Championships.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
He began a scholarship fund to help student athletes after his son passed away in 1984 at the age of 17. The Mark Karpinski Scholarship fund helped student athletes for over 20 years. When not on the golf course, Jerry could be found tending his beautiful gardens in Tully. Jerry was a devoted father, husband and loved being around his family.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Cheryl (Klier); his daughter Jill Karpinski (Lisa) and grandson Nicolas Karpinski of Middletown, Delaware; his brother Edward Karpinski (Shirley) of Syracuse; and three nieces and three nephews and their families. Jerry is predeceased by his son Mark Karpinski and by his first wife (divorced) Jaqueline van Hall.
Friends will remember many things about Jerry, but especially his sense of humor and how much he made us laugh.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center, Fla. with a reception and light refreshments held afterwards in the Conessa Center.
The family would like to thank the numerous medical providers, including those at South Bay Hospital, for their care and compassion for Jerry, especially last year.
During high school, Jerry played baseball and basketball in the Parochial League where he formed lifelong friends. Jerry began his career as the owner of the “Library” for 10 years, then worked the next 40 years as a Sales Representative in the Optical business, but his true passion was golf. Jerry started playing as a young boy and became an excellent golfer. He won club championships at Drumlin’s East, Green Lakes and Caloosa Country Clubs. In addition to winning numerous Member Guests at over seven different clubs, he won the Senior Men’s Post Standard, Senior Men’s Syracuse District, the City Wide (Sun City Center, Fla.) and a number of Couple’s Golf Championships.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
He began a scholarship fund to help student athletes after his son passed away in 1984 at the age of 17. The Mark Karpinski Scholarship fund helped student athletes for over 20 years. When not on the golf course, Jerry could be found tending his beautiful gardens in Tully. Jerry was a devoted father, husband and loved being around his family.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Cheryl (Klier); his daughter Jill Karpinski (Lisa) and grandson Nicolas Karpinski of Middletown, Delaware; his brother Edward Karpinski (Shirley) of Syracuse; and three nieces and three nephews and their families. Jerry is predeceased by his son Mark Karpinski and by his first wife (divorced) Jaqueline van Hall.
Friends will remember many things about Jerry, but especially his sense of humor and how much he made us laugh.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center, Fla. with a reception and light refreshments held afterwards in the Conessa Center.
The family would like to thank the numerous medical providers, including those at South Bay Hospital, for their care and compassion for Jerry, especially last year.