Hey, I’m Jerry. I am a dad, husband, and business owner. I have been in the auto repair industry for close to 30 years. I enjoy small business, home projects and self development. My hobbies include web design and small business accounting. I enjoy building websites for small businesses and my own personal blogs. I’m 42 years old and look forward to retiring in Maine on many acres of land… Early!
About Jerry Petrillo Jr
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have two beautiful kids and the best wife a man could ask for.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been in the auto repair industry for pretty much my entire life. I started working in my uncle’s shop when I was a kid and over the years I have established my own shop as well as a small web design agency. I love thinking on my feet and figuring out complex issues, I enjoy helping people and pushing myself to grow every day.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Mindset is everything, thoughts are things. Nothing has meaning until you attach meaning to it… Guard your thoughts and stay positive.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Running my shop and web agency while training the next generation of technicians. Spending time with my family and being the best version of myself each and every day.
Jerry Petrillo Jr & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Corner Deli (best Greek salad ever) Chips pub in Clinton. Dalton’s (North Branford) and Cafe Allegre (Madison)
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Close to 30 years
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I miss the days of Amity Meat Center, I grew up going there.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The businesses. You can find anything you need, from the best barber, to good food. Shout out to Mark! (Ferni’s Barbershop, best in CT hands down!)
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Elon Musk, I have a crazy amount of questions for that guy! We would meet right at Tesla headquarters.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Caddyshack, Terminator, Sopranos, Goodfellas, Modern marvels.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a software nerd, I love creating websites and setting up small business systems online.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Greek salad with grilled chicken at Corner deli.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife and kids… and myself, I push to know more than the day before, each and every day.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, family, love
