Jerome P. “Jerry” Janousek, 84, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the New Bedford Jewish Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Nancy J. (Hill) Janousek, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Jerry was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of the late Emil and Rose (Barry) Janousek. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and later earned a Master of Science from Northeastern University. For over two decades, Jerry served as the Director of Pharmacy Services at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and was actively engaged in several pharmacy organizations, including the MSHP (Massachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists).
In his youth, Jerry worked on the family farm in Nebraska and was an active member of the 4-H Club, where he received numerous blue ribbons for cattle competitions. He served active duty as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Bitburg Air Force base in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Medal and he met his wife Nancy, a teacher on the base, during his service at that time.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy; his three sons, J. “Paul” Janousek, Jr. of Simpsonville, SC, Jeffrey Janousek, and Scott Janousek, both of Walpole; his brother, Richard Janousek of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his sister, Rosemary Meier and her husband Gary of Fennelton, PA; his sister-in-law, Sally (Hill) Adams of Taunton; his brother-in-law, Robert Hill and his wife Marga of Medina, OH; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Kenehan, and his sister-in-law, Vicky Janousek.
Jerry was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He enjoyed traveling with Nancy, saltwater fishing, boating, and spending quality time with his family. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 31st from 3-6 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. A private service and burial will take place on Thursday at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
