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Jeff is married to Michelle, his wonderfully devoted wife. They have five children; she resides in the Palm Springs area. Michelle is a wonderful mother who has endured a great many hardships raising their children without Jeff.
 Jeff's family: Ashley, Haley, Jeffrey, Jessica, Shane, Ashley and Michelle |
Michelle works both as a teacher and for a company that assists older people. In addition, Michelle volunteers at the McCallum Theatre.
Jeff’s oldest son, Shane, 27 graduated from the University of Florida where he played trumpet in the marching band. He currently works for a Fortune 500 Company. Shane married his high school sweetheart, Jene who is very talented. Although they consider Florida to be their home State, Shane and Jene move throughout the East Coast due to Shane’s employment.
Jeff's second son, Jeffrey, 23, is an executive for an Information Technologies Recruiting Corporation in Long Beach, California. He proudly raises Jeff's first granddaughter, Morgan Leigh. Jeffrey is an inspiration to many on the Value of Life and what it takes to overcome obstacles. Jeffrey is an avid sports fan and a wonderful father.
Jeff’s oldest daughter, Jessica Lynn, 21, graduated from college as a Chemistry Major. Jessica plans on attending graduate school and then, ultimately, going on to medical school to become a plastic surgeon. Jessica is a young lady who brings a smile to everyone and enjoys volunteering her time to help others.
Jeff’s second daughter, Ashley Noel, 20, currently attends beauty college and hopes to open her own salon in the future. Ashley is an amazing young lady who participates in many activities that help others and has gone on Missionary journeys around the world.
Jeff’s third daughter, Haley Ann, 16, is an enormously talented, brilliant, young lady who loves school and sports. Haley is one of the top junior tennis players in the country having won C.I.F. Southern California Championship in 2008. Haley plans on attending college to become an Orthodontist. Haley participates in many clubs at high school and serves as a role model to many.
Jeff is fortunate to have a Father-in-Law, Dr. Edward L. Lambert, and Mother-in-Law, Leila Lambert, who have treated him as a son and work tirelessly on his behalf. Jeff’s Father-in-law spearheads all of the efforts to seek parole for Jeff and can be reached at edleila@aol.com. Jeff also has tremendous support from Michelle’s sister and extended family.
Jeff has a mother, Margaret; three brothers, George, Mark and Tony; two sisters, Ann( deceased) and Marie; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law; as well as many loving and wonderful nieces and nephews. Jeff also keeps in contact with several Aunts and Uncles and cousins. Jeff’s father died on March 14, 2003 and Jeff’s sister died on November 19, 2007.
Jeff is passionate in his desire to use his mistakes as a way to save lives. He is very active in prison, helping young men turn their lives around, leave gangs behind, learn how to read and write, learn basic math and life skills, and become productive members of society when they leave prison. There are innumerable success stories of young men whom Jeff has touched who otherwise would have thrown their lives away and continue a life of crime, drug and alcohol abuse. There are just as many, if not more, stories of people in communities around the world who testify to the same. Jeff will continue to carry this message when he is returned to society. His passion is to become heavily involved with at-risk teens and to educate everyone that he can on the dangers of drinking and driving.
While in prison, he sponsors alcoholics across the country, authors articles and messages on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, assists in the development of curriculum for D.U.I. Programs, works as a Mentor Candidate in California Department of Correction’s premiere substance abuse program, Walden House at Corcoran State Prison, facilitates/teaches many psycho-education programs to prisoners including Alternatives to Violence, Anger Manager, Creative Conflict Resolutions, Domestic Violence Workshops, Substance Abuse Recognition Groups, Life Skills, Business classes, Morals and Values, Breaking Barriers and participates in the Executive Body of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Jeff continues to improve literacy by becoming the prisons only certified Tutor Trainer for Pro-Literacy America/Laubach Literacy Program and has helped countless men obtain their G.E.D.’s and go to college. Jeff is constantly learning new ways in which to help others and society as a whole. By being involved with every positive program and attacking the troubling issues facing many, Jeff has become an asset to society from the other side of a prison fence. This tremendous accomplishment is a role model for everyone.
Jeff continues to advance his academic education by taking courses on addiction and drug counseling. In addition, Jeff has completed seven vocational trades while imprisoned and plays guitar and writes songs in his spare time.
When asked, Jeff indicates that he is always searching for ways to ameliorate the suffering he has brought to so many through service above self.
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 Jeff, Michelle & Jeff's father-in-law, Ed Lambert |
 Jeff Perrotte's Brothers, Sisters and Mother. Mark, Marie, Sharon, Ann and George |