Jerome Walter Krawczyk of Leesburg, Florida passed on August 22, 2020.
Jerome was born on May 3, 1930 to Jerome Adolf Krawczyk and Bernice Victoria Krawczyk in Buffalo, New York. As a child Jerome moved to Korona, Florida. He attended St. Paul Catholic School in Daytona Beach. Jerome went on to attend the University of Florida. He graduated in 1952 with a degree in Building Construction. Jerome then served in Europe for two years in the Army. Upon returning from Europe, Jerome married the love of his life, Dorothy Aycock, on July 16, 1955 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Korona, Florida. He then went on to start a career in bridge design. Later he changed his career path and founded Jerry’s Furniture in Leesburg, Florida, along with his wife Dorothy. Jerome was a volunteer in the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary and was also active in the community Baseball Cap League.
Jerome is predeceased by his wife Dorothy and son Walter. He is survived by his, daughter Victoria Robinson, son-in-law Rick Robinson, grandsons Richie Robinson (Emily) and David Robinson (Mandy), great grandchildren Joshua, Nicholas, Charlotte, Tirzah, Amy and Lisa.
A viewing for Jerome will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a service following at 10:30 AM in the chapel of Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Leesburg will follow the service.
