Jerome "Jerry" Edward Maslowski II's Obituary
Jerome (Jerry) Edward Maslowski, II 75, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in his home. Jerry never met a stranger and loved making personal connections. He lived life big and touched many lives along the way.
Following graduation from High School, Jerry joined the United States Marine Corps. He was proud to have served his country in Vietnam and had a successful 20 years in the military until his retirement in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Jerry graduated from Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawaii with a Masters in Business. He and his wife lived in Kailua, Hawaii, for 13 years after his retirement and returned to Stanly County in 1998. Jerry began his second career at Stanly Community College where he taught Business Law, and served as the BLET Director, and Director of Business and New Industries. He also worked at Montgomery Community College and was one of the founding owners of Uwharrie Technology. Jerry served as a former VFW president and served as former board chairman for the Stanly Red Cross.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf, reading, collecting knives, and having a good cigar. He was happiest watching Jeopardy, sitting on his porch having his daily cigar, and his 4:00 cocktail.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Teresa Lynn Maslowski, of Albemarle, NC one daughter, Monica Douglas (Will) of Alabama; sisters, Christine Yingling, Albemarle, NC, and Mary Weed, Atlanta, GA and brothers, Mark Maslowski of Croatia, and Michael Maslowski of Marietta, GA. Jerry is also survived by two grandchildren, Ryan Seimer (Samantha) of Kailua, HI, and Jacob Douglas of Alabama, and three great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father, and one daughter, Missy White.
The family would like to thank Edward Kepp, MD, and Tillery Compassionate Care for their care and support.
Memorials may be offered in memory of Jerry to Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Private Service will be held for the family.
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