Rev. Jerome J. Stelmach

Fr Jerry was a warm and kind person. He concelebrated our wedding at St Stephen's, Grand Island, on July 25, 1981 (likely one of his first). He was a great friend of the family. Say Hi to my parents, Fr Jerry!!

Fr Jerry also had the Fatima devotion in the front right side of Transfiguration Church. Our Lady of Fatima pray for him! Tom M

I have said prayers and have added him to my Rosary . I knew him in Olean, NY with Smitty. WE WORKED THE FESTIVALS and for him personally. Did repairs, etc. Rest in peace! Mother Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus he belongs to you Keep him in thy Most Holy Heart!.

He was a close friend when he was at St John Kathy's . Our thoughts and prayers will be with him and I know Jesus will welcome him home. Sorry can't make wake and or funeral because of the weather. Our sympathy to the family. Please send us location of where he will rest at Holy Cross cemetery. Thank you.

FR. JERRY AND I DID A LOT OF PROJECTS TOGETHER ON ALL THE BUILDINGS ON PARISH GROUNDS. WITH HIS LEADERSHIP ALONG WITH PARISHIONERS, TRANSFIGURATION PARISH BECAME A SELF SUFFICIENT PARISH WITH OVER 300 FAMILIES. BIGGEST PROJECTS NEW ROOF ON CHURCH AND STEEPLE. OF COURSE INSIDE OF CHURCH REPAIRED AND PAINTED. MY BEST MEMORY IS WORKING WITH HIM TO GET THE GROUNDS READY FOR THE ANNUAL PICNIC, WITCH WITH MANY OTHERS WAS ALWAYS A SUCCESS. I WAS ALWAYS GRATEFUL TO HIM FOR
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Fr. Jerry may the Lord embrace good and faithful servant of the mysteries of God. Looking forward to sharing Christ’s glory in the communion of saints. May you rest in peace until we meet again.

Jerry and I were classmates at Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora and were very good friends. We took the same classes, traveled in the same circles, and had many fun times together. Jerry always found the humor and good in all situations. I have so many memories of our treasured times at CKS. We always stayed in contact at Christmas time and I will miss him very much. He suffered greatly these last few years with many health issues. May God grant him eternal rest.

Fr. Jerry became a very good friend over the years when he was pastor transfiguration in Olean. He was always striving to be a good priest and he touched many many hearts and kept that parish very viable for many years. I will always remember watching Buffalo Bills game with them cheering a bus to the bills game with him and sister Kristen playing scat and helping in the many of the committees were transfiguration. We enjoyed countless memories which were often shared by sister, Kristen, Tina...

We just became acquainted with Father this past August. We enjoyed several visits with him that included many stimulating conversations. He became a very special friend to us and will be truly missed. Rest in peace dear friend.