Jerome F. McBrearty Sr.

August 4, 1940 – October 22, 2025

Jerry McBrearty Sr. passed away on Wednesday, October 22, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 85.

Jerry was born in Hollywood, California, on August 4, 1940, to Jerome and Margrette (Conlan) McBrearty. The eldest of four children, he and his brother Tom and sisters Mary Jo and Sally grew up in North Hollywood, California.

He attended St. Charles Borromeo Grammar School in North Hollywood and Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, where he was a member of the track team. Jerry continued his education at Loyola University of Los Angeles, earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and served as president of the Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity. He later attended the Graduate School of Business at the University of Southern California, furthering his studies in finance and management.

In the early 1970s, Jerry transitioned to finance, building a distinguished career in investment management. He served as senior vice president at M.L. Stern & Co., managing a team of 50 investment account executives and overseeing trading operations for new financial products.

Jerry founded McBrearty & Company, a registered securities dealer, where he served as chairman and president. He worked as an account executive at Paine Webber in investment account management, and subsequently held senior leadership roles with Information Integration Group and NexTec Group, specializing in technology and business software solutions.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jerry was an avid hiker, both locally in California and across the western United States. He had a particular love for the U.S. National Parks, with Yellowstone being his favorite.

A World War II history enthusiast, he was particularly inspired by Winston Churchill. His many hobbies included train and airplane spotting, drawing, painting, and writing fiction. A lifelong baseball fan, Jerry also served as commissioner of the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathryn, with whom he resided in Pacific Palisades for 39 years. He is also survived by his son, Jerry Jr., and his wife, Ashley, and their three children, Parker, Dean, and Sloane; as well as his daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, James Madden.

His family was the greatest joy of his life, and he took immense pride in their accomplishments, cherishing every opportunity to gather for family dinners and attend his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.

Jerry will be remembered for his intelligence, integrity, and loyalty to his family and friends. Those wishing to honor Jerrys memory may donate to Yellowstone National Park: yellowstone.org.