Jerold Joseph Sofran Sr.

Jerold Joseph Sofran Sr., 82, of Dunedin, Florida passed away on December 10th, 2021, in Safety Harbor. He was born on January 22nd, 1939, in Freeport, IL to the late George and Leona (Zahorjanski) Sofran. He moved from Freeport to the Dunedin area is 1981. While in Freeport, Jerold worked for Honeywell and after he moved to Florida, he worked for Tepro of Florida before his retirement. During his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a devoted Chicago Bears fan. Jerold had a big heart and made friends wherever he went. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, Jerold is predeceased by his brothers John Michael Sofran and George Peter Sofran. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Adrien Tae Sofran, who loved him dearly, as well as his sons Jerold Joseph Sofran Jr. and Timothy Allen Sofran, his daughter Deanna Marie Penick (Dennis), his sister Patricia Lee Schutte (Dale), his sisters-in-law Sabrina Hotz (Ron) and Sonia Bourgeois (Leo), mother-in-law Gladys Carpenter, and grandchildren Christopher Steele and Freyja Sofran, and great grandchild Caydence Steele. Jerold also had many loving nieces and nephews and friends who will miss him. A memorial service will be held 2:30 P.M. Saturday January 22, 2022 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, IL, 504 North Walnut Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032. A visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in Jerold's memory. Previous Events Visitation JAN 22. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT) Burke Tubbs Funeral Home- Freeport 504 N. Walnut Street Freeport, IL 61032 https://burketubbs.com Loading map Service JAN 22. 2:30 PM (CT) Burke Tubbs Funeral Home- Freeport 504 N. Walnut Street Freeport, IL 61032 https://burketubbs.com Loading map