Despite the geographical distance, Cousin Jerry was a presence in my life as long as I can remember, beginning with watching the McCarthy hearings on TV with my mom, who always talked about what "those people" were doing to cousin Jerry.  I will remember his jokes and his pancakes and his love of and pride in his family.  My love to you all.

Cousin Karen Rubinson

I was surprised and greatly saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. As I now understand from Ed he was having some problems, but that was not at all obvious to me. Last Wednesday he emailed an article on treating autism. And that was quite soon after we had been exchanging my questions and his answers about his experiences during WWII in France since he had sent me a bunch of photos of that period from various web sites.

I saw opinion pieces yesterday and today that I think he would like or at least find provocative since we disagree about some things and agree about a few. But I have had to stop myself from sending them along, and it reminds me of my sadness each day and the hole that now exists against which I can no longer with pleasure block and parry and learn. That light has been extinguished, and my condolences are with you but also I join you in celebration of that remarkable life.

Thank you for the e-mail.  We heard from Uncle Ed this morning.  I spoke to Sylvia for just a minute a bit ago.  I do not have your phone number anywhere here.  If you need anything, please let me know.  Jerry was just the best cousin, he took great interest in all of us and made me feel special.  What a wonderful family he had and what a wonderful life.  My thoughts are with you and the family.

Très chère famille,cher Karl,quelle triste nouvelle.Je n'en ai encore rien dit à Adolphe.je voudrais pouvoir vous téléphone:Karl,donnez moi le No et l'heure à laquelle je pourrais le faire encore aujourd'hui,merci.

Jerry était pour nous un cousin plein de charme auquel nous pensions toujours avec beaucoup d'affection et une grande tendresse pour son côté tellement juvénile lors de la dégustation de ses confitures ou autres préparations fromagères .Ne plus le savoir parmi nous est une grande peine que nous partageons avec la vôtre ,ses enfants et surtout Sylvia à qui nous souhaitons beaucoup de courage.

I am so sad.  I will always have a memory of him being so nice and thoughtful towards me and the "Brussels family".  Send all my love to Sylvia and to you too and all the family.

I just got word from Karl about uncle Jerry. I am so sorry, Lisa. No matter how old a person is, one is never prepared to lose their daddy. I wish I had your phone number. I'd love to call you and give you love through the phone. Please send it to me, if you'd like to.

I spoke with aunt Sylvia and I spoke with Camryn. I told them both that I want to come to LA, when the time is right.

I send you my love, cousin.  I am here.

Leslie Nuchow

I am very sad to learn this. We are all very touched, we think of him, of Sylvia and of you all. It is a big lost. I want to send you all my love and support.  He was a 'great smile' for us in Brussels too.  Let's talk soon.

I just got your email and I am very sad to hear that.

During your last travel here in Brussels, we spoke so much about him and Sylvia. I send you all my love in this hard time.  I think about you all, and tell Sylvia how much I think about her.

I kiss you very much.