Jerome Scott Avery, 44, passed away on November 6, 2019 in Rancho Mirage, California from complications after a lifelong affliction with diabetes.

Jerome was born and raised in New Hampshire, the son of Deborah (Hall) Chamberlain and Raymond Avery.  He attended schools in Sanbornton and Winnisquam and was a graduate of Newfound Regional High School, class of 1993. After high school, he and his lifelong friend, Jason headed west to California.  After a time, Jerome came back to NH, where he started a career in the hospitality industry. Many may remember him from his time at Canoe in Centre Harbor and O’s Steak & Seafood in Lakeport. The west called him again and a back he went to California where met and married Christine Potenza with whom he had a son, Brady, the light of his life. Jerome loved nothing more than to spend time with Brady, especially as a youth coach and attending sporting events. A native New Englander, he was a true fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins. Jerome worked at Roy’s in Rancho Mirage for many years until his health began to fail in August of 2018.

 Jerome was one of the good guys. Kind, loyal, and stoic. To know him was to love him. He was blessed to have loving family and friends from coast to coast.  He was a devoted dad who loved his son more than anything. Jerome fought hard against the disease that ravaged his body. He was a silent warrior, never complaining about the hand he was dealt in life. He didn’t fold. He stayed in the game as long as he was physically able. All for his son.

 Jerome was predeceased by his grandparents, Bill & Janet Hall and Win & Barb Avery all of Bristol, NH. He leaves Brady and Christine, his parents Ray and Anita Avery of Bristol NH and  Deborah and Gordon Chamberlain of Pulaski, TN;  sisters Danielle O’Neill  & family of Pulaski, TN, Janel Lopez & family of Mesa, AZ,  Maria Avery of Burlington, Vt; brothers Sam Avery of Manchester, NH, and Eric Samuelson & family of Yorktown, VA; his lifelong best friend, Jason Evans & family of Rancho Mirage, CA; mother & father-in-law, Robin and Nick Potenza of La Quinta CA; aunts Donna and Darlene; uncles Dale and Steve; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

 Celebrations of Jerome’s life will be held in California on Friday, November 15, 6pm, at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms and in New Hampshire on Sunday, December 8 at The Homestead in Bristol from 11am-2pm. In honor of Jerome please wear your favorite Boston sports shirt or jersey.

 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Brady Avery's college fund, ℅ Robin Potenza, 44060 Camino Iavanda, La Quinta, CA. 92253.