Jerry Mastrangelo, alienated father of triplets

Jerry Mastrangelo is a 53 year old family man who spent his elementary years in a Catholic School and later graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Master’s Degree in Health and Science. In 1979, at the age of 20, while attending college, he owned and operated his first fitness center. Over the years he and his business partner expanded their business and became Planet Fitness Franchise owners. 

In the mid 90’s, Jerry hired Trudianne Scott, 13 years his junior to work in one of his fitness centers, then known as World Gym. They wed in September 1997. After many months of trying to become parents,  On July 1, 1999 their triplets were born less than 2 lbs. each on the 25^th week.

In 2004, Trudianne asked Jerry for a divorce at which time he strongly suggested they seek the help of a marriage counselor. Things appeared to have been going well to the point whereby the counselor recommended reducing their visits. Then Trudianne started to complain about their family dog and asked Jerry to get rid of the dog; which he did. Jerry began to believe life was good again. However, in May 2005, Trudianne mentioned divorce for the second time.  On Christmas Day 2005, the first Christmas away from his children and family, which was the beginning of a steadfast campaign to eliminate him from his children’s lives.