He was born on January 22, 1943 in Pekin to Angelo and Helen (Wallinger) Sangalli.
Surviving are three children, Angela Bushman, San Diego, California and Jeff Sangalli of Pekin and Kristi (David) Alexander of Pekin; five grandchildren, Lauren Bushman, Brittan (Sam) Mercer, Grant Bushman, Hannah (Zach) Engstrom and Sarah (Benjamin) Errion and one sister, Nancy (Les Atwood) Gardner of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerome worked as a contractor and in sales for many years, he was part owner of Sangalli’s Home Improvement Store, he ended his career working alongside his father at Sangalli’s Builders Inc.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping.
There will be no services. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
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