Jerry J. Esposito

Although I only knew Jerry for a brief time, he was a kind man. Whenever I went to see him, he always extended a warm hand in welcome. To sum up his character in a word, Jerry was a man of integrity. He was well known and respected, both within his community and family. He was a man that had spunk. When he wanted anything, boy he let you know it! Dale would have to go get him Subway; only the freshest baked bread. He would see a commercial on TV and he would want to have it. He was a...

Jerry tickled all our funny bones. What a great human.He left us all just a bit better for knowing him.You rest now.We will see you when we get home.Sherry Boyd

'You guys are goofy" is what Jerry always told us boys when we came to the house with Mike and Eric. He always had a funny joke and kind words of wisdom to impart on all of us. He didn't really mind that Bob Carlson didn't ask before raiding the fridge. His spirit for fun will be missed by all of us.

We have known Jerry forever because he is like family to us.
We have shared many laughs,he had the best sence of humor even when he was mad he was funny. We will miss him dearly. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away. Now he is peaceful and free of pain. He is following the path God laid for him.

Jer, I can't begin to tell you what it has meant to me to have you as a friend for most of my life. You have been there for me, you have brightened my life with all the fun we have had in our adventures together over the years. I want to thank you for all the things you taught me about life and people. The memories I have of you and all the "Espo" stories are priceless treasures that I will carry with me the rest of my life. They just don't make them like you anymore. I will never forget you...

I first met Jerry in 1981 when I moved down the street from he and Dale in Oceano. Having both come from Bakersfield we shared a lot of the same friends and told stories everyday he walked down the street in his bathrobe and slippers. I became good friends with the whole family and have so many great memories. Dale and Family, enjoy the celebration of his life because it was one heck of a ride!

Love you all,

Mike McMurtrey

Jerry ! When I first started to work at Haberfelde Ford you were so very helpful with me .You teased me alot, but you were a great friend.We had lots of good times at the sales meetings .I had agood time at your beach home one summer. Dale you may remember my sister Dorothy Davis from the phone company. Goodbye Jerry my old friend !I'm back here in Oklahoma since 1999. Your pal Jim Lashley

I RECALL WHEN JERRY FIRST CAME TO BAKERSFIELD, AND WORKED AS A PANTS PRESSER AT NEW CITY CLEANERS. A LARGE GROUP OF US FROM BHS USED TO RUN AROUND TOGETHER AND JERRY SOON JOINED OUR GROUP. WE HAD A LOT OF FUN. MANY FOND MEMORIES. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GREAT FRIEND.

DALE, YOU AND ALL OF THE FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.