Jeffrey Metz, 57, passed away after a long fight with cancer on Saturday March 7, 2020 in San Diego, CA.
Jeff was born on September 8, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA to his deceased parents Charles Ronald Metz and Susan Elizabeth Smith. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and loved the city, he said he always missed it. He married his late wife Debra Jane Perrello on October 3, 1987 in Philadelphia.
They had three children, two daughters and a son. In 2004, Jeff moved with his wife and children to San Diego, CA to be closer to family. He worked as a security officer for San Diego Metropolitan Transit System for over ten years.
He has been described as having a great sense of humor, being a family man, and a hard worker who always put the needs of others first. He loved caring for the family dog Abby, supporting the Philadelphia Eagles, and watching every episode of Law & Order.
Jeff is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Perry (son-in-law Robert), Gianna Metz and his son Joseph Metz. He will be greatly missed by his granddaughter Kadence Perry and niece Isabella Nguyen. Jeff is also survived by his sister-in-law Rose Nguyen and her husband Phong Nguyen and his brothers Steven Metz and Ronald Metz.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020 at East County Mortuary in El Cajon, CA beginning at 11:00 AM with a blessing at 11:30 AM. Following the Memorial Service will be a private burial at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.