Jerome T. Mitchell of Brecksville passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age 76. He was the beloved son of Calvin and Mary (nee Kowalcek) Mitchell and dear brother of Esther Tomsik and twin brother James, both deceased. He and his former wife Audrey Mitchell share three children; Christine (Mike), Todd, and Stacy. Grandfather to Amanda (Joe), Ashley, Emily, Matthew, Mary, Calvin, and Christopher. Great-grandfather of Olivia and Vince. He is also survived by his companion Marilyn Stancato and his dog Walter.
Jerry was a lifelong Clevelander, graduate of Parma Senior High (1962) and Kent State University. A fine baseball pitcher in high school and long-time Cleveland baseball fan. He was an entrepreneur and a hard-working businessman who developed and managed multiple properties in the area. Jerry was passionate about his work and loved to be involved in every aspect. Jerry worked with his family to grow C.C. Mitchell Supply Company from a small appliance store in old Brooklyn into a large wholesaler of appliances to the community. He was involved in both community and political activities throughout his life and will be missed.
Messages of Condolence
TO ALL OF JERRY’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE GRADUATED TOGETHER AND REMAINED FRIENDS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE LOVED THE BAND I PLAYED IN, THE “HIGH CLEFFS” & ALL OF US HAVE A GREAT TIME WHEN WE PLAYED FOR OUR 40TH, 45TH & 50TH CLASS REUNIONS. JERRY HAD A ONE OF KIND PERSONALLITY, FRIENDLY, OUT GOING & TRUELY CARED ABOUT PEOPLE. WE ALL NEED TO KEEP HIM IN OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS & MEMORIES. REMEMBER HIM AS HE WOULD REMEMBER US. JERRY IS TRUELY IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. ONE OF MANY FRIENDS , GARY
I am so sorry to hear of this. I’m sending you all so much love.
Jerry and i were good friends. Im going to miss our phone conversations early in the morning. Rest in pease my good friend.
My prayers and thoughts are with Jerry’s family & friends. I grew up with Jim & Jerry. Our families knew each other. Their father and the boys would pick me up on Saturday mornings to go “work” at their old facility in Old Brooklyn.
I’m proud to have been the 1st baseman on our Parma City Champion
baseball teams. We played at State Road Park.
Good memories. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
I met Jerry and Jim as a young man in 1983 for a “two month” software programming contract that ended up lasting a lifetime. The two of them were like that… taking a genuine interest in people, helping when it was needed and not expecting anything in return. When I built my house, Jerry literally stood be my side and helped me at every step. He also taught me the big lessons about being a stand up person and doing the right thing in life, for which I am forever grateful. After Jim passed, Jerry had many personal and professional challenges, but I always admired how he plotted a course, weathered the storms and stuck by his principles. I will so much miss his usual greeting of, “What’s happening, Mr. Keefe”. Rest In Peace old friend, and thank you for everything.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Even though I had only recently had the pleasure of meeting Jerry, he was very kind, gracious and funny. Stay strong.