John S. Gerome, age 81, of Willow Grove, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Roslyn. John was born in Philadelphia on July 10, 1944; dear son of the late Frederick Gerome and the late Josephine Gerome (nee: Dacenzo); beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (nee: Skinner); loving dad of Anthony (Helenanne) Gerome, Vannessa Copertino, Marino Gerome, Charmaine (Mark) Herzog, Mark (Mary) Gerome, Jeffrey (Richard) Gerome, Jillian (Lance) Gerome, and the late John Gerome Jr.; dear brother of Anthony Gerome, and the late Fred Gerome, Vedo Gerome, and Josephine Booth; dear brother-in-law of Stephen Skinner, Thomas Skinner, and the late Edward Skinner and Judith Caine; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 9:00 am. to 12:00 pm., followed by Catholic Service at 12:00 pm., at ANGELONE FUNERAL HOME, 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA  19090 . No Interment.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. www.alz.org