Jerome Tesler, 99

 MYSTIC, CONN. – Jerome Joseph Tesler died Dec. 11, 2020, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Lenore (Feldman) Tesler.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles and Sophie (Pritsker) Tesler, he had lived in Providence, East Providence and Boca Raton, Florida, before moving to Mystic. 

He was a salesman for R & G Manufacturing Company in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 35 years, retiring in 1985.  Jerome was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater.  He was a graduate of Providence College, Class of ’42. Jerome was an avid golf and tennis player and was a member of the Crestwood, Boca Teeca and Ocean Breeze country clubs. 

He was the devoted father of Susan Tesler-Telford of San Rafael, California, and the late Michael Tesler.  He was the dear brother of Hinda Jagolinzer of Cranston.  He was the loving grandfather of Rebecca, Amie, Jyl and Sarah; seven great-grandchildren and millions of jokes.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486-3395 or the Wounded Warrior Project.