Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
Groton, Connecticut
Jan 11, 1941 – Sep 14, 2022
Gales Ferry – YNCS Jerome A. Trotta, U.S. Navy, retired, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
“Jerry” was born in New York City, the youngest of two sons to Mildred and Jerome C. Trotta. He was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Linda (Conti) Trotta, for over 61 Years.
Following high school graduation, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country, including several West Pacific deployments aboard the USS STERETT. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service and went on to run his own successful business for 23 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Janet Pardy and husband Jim; his son Jerome M. Trotta and wife Daryl; his son Ronald J. Trotta; his granddaughters Megan, Maddie and Emily; his brother Raymond and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Jerome and mother Mildred.
Jerry had many interests and hobbies. Following his second retirement, he enjoyed keeping busy with a variety of part-time jobs. These included Mystic Seaport’s Sabino Steamboat tour guide, surveyor during the construction of hotels at the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos, TSA Agent at Bradley International Airport, and as a Parking Enforcement Agent in New London where he was fondly dubbed “Chalk Man”.
Jerry devoted much of his free time volunteering in his community at Mystic Seaport, at the Retired Activities Office on the Naval Submarine Base, as a member of the Ledyard Cemetery Committee, a member of Ledyard VFW Post 4608, and a member of the Gales Ferry Fire Company, serving as Fire Police Chief and Emergency Medical Reponder.
Jerry’s family would like to thank his Hospice team for their care and comfort.
There are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 Rte. 12 in Gales Ferry. Interment with full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, September 23, at State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT. Please visit www.byles.com to leave a note of condolence or share a memory with the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Stjude.org or by calling (800) 213-6584.
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In loving memory of our amazing father, we will always miss you. ~ Janet, Jerry, Ron
Janet
September 29, 2022 | CT
Fair winds to a shipmate, we have the watch. See you at quarters in the next duty station. CWO Dave Spear, USN ret
Dave
September 20, 2022
I have lost a good friend. Jerry and I went to P.S 113 in Glendale & Queens N.Y. in 1948. We were good school pals. Graduated in 1954. Jerry went to Richmond Hill High and I went to Aviation Tech. We lost touch and one day on our old school page on the internet, we renewed our friendship and kept in touch. Jerry and Linda came to visit us in New York and New Hampshire. Great times. Just too short too fast. He will be missed sadly but will always be remembered. Our hearts go out to his family...
Gus Wenz
September 20, 2022 | South Hampton, NH | Friend
I had the pleasure of working with Jerry for four or five seasons aboard the Sabino at Mystic Seaport. I enjoyed his company.
Barry Rhodes
September 19, 2022 | Norwich, CT | Friend
I was so sorry to hear of this Linda. I treasure our last 4 way conversation we had at Dan's birthday celebration at the firehouse. We have both lost part of our hearts. My condolences to your entire family.
Nancy Bryan
September 18, 2022 | Gales Ferry, CT
I remember meeting Mr. Trotta when his youngest son invited me to his home. I was immediately taken with Mr. Trotta's witty and charming demeanor as he welcomed me into his home for dinner. He shared a delightful story of how he met his charming and beautiful wife, Every visit to their home was an adventure, full of joy and laughter that I looked forward to having every time I visited. Thank you, Mr.Trotta. You will always be here in our hearts. L.Ross
Laura Ross
September 17, 2022 | Niantic, CT