Jerome Quintero was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ on April 27, 2016. Jerry was born on July 1, 1919 in Gomez Palacio , Mexico to Elpidio and Ernestina Quintero. Moving to the United States at a young age, he attended schools in San Antonio . During War World II, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the Pacific theatre. Jerry traveled to several islands during the war including the Philippines and Australia earning a Bronze Star. After the war, he met and married Estela Casillas in San Antonio on November 25, 1948. Three children were welcomed by the happy couple, Martha Leticia, Jerome Anthony and Isabel Cristina (Tina). While raising a family, Jerry was still able to continue his education and earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting from St. Mary's University in 1964.

Jerry's professional career included working at Kelly Field in the Procurement Department, dealing with Government Contracts. Jerry retired from Kelly in 1982. Jerry's retirement was short lived as he started working for the Chancery at the "Today's Catholic" newspaper in their accounting department. Jerry retired from "Today's Catholic" in 2000. Jerry also found time to help several Catholic churches with their accounting. Jerry made life long friends with many of the Catholic clergy and church employees. While always busy, Jerry was fun loving and always able to enjoy his work and even find time for a few poker games. Jerry will be missed by his beloved family and friends and always remembered.

Jerry is survived by his wife Estela, daughter Martha, son Jerry and daughter-in-law Priscilla, daughter Tina and son-in-law Thomas, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-Grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 3, at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, May 4, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.