Jerry was born and raised in Queens, N.Y. with an older sister and a younger brother.  His mother Betty Ann was a stay home mom and his father was a New York City Police Officer. Jerry attended Catholic School through 12^th grade which gave him a solid educational background and a grounding in faith. When his father retired as a lieutenant in 1976 the family moved to Fountain Hills, AZ. This is where Jerry pursued his life’s calling.