Jerry received his GED in 1949. He attended Stevens Business College, was licensed as a real estate broker, was a licensed private pilot and a licensed 2nd class fireman dealing with high pressure boilers.

He was a licensed construction supervisor and self-employed contractor of Maillet Roofing & Siding until retiring in 2007.

He was previously employed at S. Bent Co. of Gardner from 1982 to 1997 as a 2nd class Fireman. Jerry was sole founder and owner of Chair City Oil Company from 1947 to 1953. He also an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Co.

He was a member of the Athol-Orange Aero Club, Roger P. Warfield Post of American Legion of Baldwinville, Ovila Case Post 905 V.F.W. of Gardner, and was a close friend of "Bill”".

Jerry was an avid golfer, cribbage player and was a registered bee keeper for 20 years who enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was also a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, and Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Service Star.