Jerome C. Kaline

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerome Charles Kaline, who left us peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Miami, Florida. He was 78 years old.
Born on June 29, 1946, in Kearny, New Jersey, he moved with his family to Miami when he was a child. Jerome, known to many as Jerry, was a 1964 graduate of Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School. His pursuit of knowledge led him to Miami Dade Community College, where he earned his Associate of Arts degree in 1966, before continuing his education at Florida State University. There, he joined a fraternity and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Social Welfare. On May 23rd 1969, he graduated at the top of his class at the Police Academy.
Jerome dedicated 27 years of his life to serving and protecting citizens as a police officer for the City of Miami, rising through the ranks to ultimately achieve Lieutenant. He was a dedicated member of the Police Benevolent Association proudly serving as President and also served as Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police. His commitment to sports extended to the Police Olympics, where he played softball for many years.
After his distinguished career in law enforcement, Jerome embraced his lifelong passion for the open water, obtaining his commercial fishing license. He was an avid angler, finding peace and joy out on the ocean. Beyond fishing, Jerome had a profound love for cars, especially Porsches, and was a fervent follower of sports and car racing, frequently attending FSU football games and races in Daytona and Sebring.
Above all, Jerome was a devoted family man. He shared 54 years of loving marriage with his beloved wife, Anna. He was a cherished father to his son Michael and daughter Andrea (Mario), and an adored grandfather to Alexis, Lucas, Logan, and Samantha. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Marilyn. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Evelyn.
Jerome will be remembered as a loving husband, a dedicated father, a protective grandfather, and a loyal friend. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Nicholas Melkite Catholic Church, 5715 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerome's honor to the Erdheim-Chester Disease Global Alliance. This cause was near & dear to his heart as it impacts his son Michael.
Please make checks payable to ECD Global Alliance and mail to:
ECD Global Alliance, P.O. Box 775, DeRidder, LA 70634 USA.
Kindly include "Michael Kaline" in the check memo.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.