Jerome Petelinski was born May 6, 1935 and passed away Aug. 1, 2021. Mr. Petelinski began farming at a young age on a small family farm in Elsanor. He dedicated his life to his family and Petelinski Farms. He was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Robertsdale and an avid Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Robert, Sr. and Alice Petelinski; brothers, infant Joseph Petelinski, Edward Petelinski, Joseph R. Petelinski, Jr.; and sister, Joyce Gallahan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Styron Petelinski, daughter, Charlene (Paul) Sullivan, one grandchild, Joshua Jerome Sullivan, one great-grandson, Joshua Joseph Sullivan and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Mack Funeral Home in Robertsdale on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Graveside funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. from the Baldwin Memorial Cemetery in Robertsdale.
Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Hwy. 59 Robertsdale. 251-947-7781. www.mackfuneral.com.