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Jeffrey Hirsh Obituary

(Home News Tribune)

JEFFREY HIRSCH
AGE: 50 NEW BRUNSWICK
Jeffrey (Jethro) "Ironfist" Hirsch, 50, of New Brunswick died Monday, Jan. 19th at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston. Born in New York City he lived in Melbourne, Florida before moving to New Brunswick 4 years ago. Jethro attended Highland Park High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He then worked as a cab driver at A&A Checker Cab in Highland Park for 5 years. In his free time he toured with many heavy metal bands from Canada and the United Kingdom. He loved tattoos, riding his Harley and his dog, Max, more than life itself.
He is survived by his father, sister, brother Lewis of New Brunswick and a niece Lauren. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Shiva will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25th at the home of his brother Lewis at 42 Paulus Boulevard in New Brunswick from 12-6 PM. Cremation was private under the direction of the Boylan Funeral Home, 188 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Jan. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Hirsh

13 Entries

mike sky

January 30, 2009

jethro,i'll miss you man.All of us from Anvil will miss you.You were our greatest friend and fan.Aggie and I will always remember your kindness and heart,and how muck you love pancakes!Ride on!Save us a spot to go riding! Mike & Aggie

Marc Ribaudo

January 26, 2009

Remember Metal Joes? Had a great time knowing you. God rest your soul

Harlene

January 24, 2009

jethro-
still can remember when i first met you at the ROUTE 1 FLEA MARKET by the Harley Shop owned by REB back in the 1980's and his son Nathan worked there too. Me and you started talkin about metal bands and you told me you were a bodyguard for Motley Crue and Motorhead and I was like; YA RIGHT! lol...you said; FOLLOW ME OUT TO MY CAR AND I WILL SHOW YOU ..so i did and OMG..YOU HAD SO MANY PIX...and thanks for the memories of takin me to Lamour to see Y & T and BLACKLACE ! I still say that was PUNKY MEADOWS standing behind me lol as you were doing the lights for them....thanks for the pool game at DANNYS BAR..aka RICHIES in Edison too...and never did geta ride in that cab ! Sorry to see you go .. you are good people... you will be sadly missed Jethro!

Linda Hoski

January 23, 2009

To Lou,Lauren and Family, I Am So Sorry On The Passing Of Jeff.He Was a Wonderful and Caring Person.My Heartfelt Sympathy Goes To All Of You.I Remember The Motorhead Band T=Shirt He Gave To Me From England.Jeff, There Is A Rock And Roll Heaven and Now You Can Be With All Your Favorite Rockers.Rest In Peace Friend. Linda Hoski

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CHRIS C

January 23, 2009

JETHRO IT WAS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WHEN YOU PICKED ME UP IN A CHECKER CAB TALKING TO ME ABOUT MEETING TRIPLE H AND MOTORHEAD. YOU SHOWED ME PICS AND LOOKED HAPPY AS CAN BE. WHY DID ALL OF THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO A GOOD MAN IN YOU??

R.I.P. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED

CHRIS C
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

D Cataldo

January 23, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

William Bright

January 22, 2009

Jethro,you have been a good friend and will be deeply missed.You will always be a bro and a real great friend.The world will be a sad and lonely place without you.Ride hard bro.

Brooke Bascom

January 22, 2009

Jethro - I can't believe you're not with us anymore - Andrew and I are saddened by our loss...since 1982, we've made the most outrageous memories, which I know we all share in our hearts - remember, throwing the moth into the kid's mouth, doing the rain dance on our back deck, all the bar-b-ques you orchestrated (mighty delicious, I remember), how you were there for me with Aubrey, all the crazy salads we created - how healthy for us! - road trips, the endless talks and sharings of what we saw as our 'futures' - being the brother you were to me -you'll always be in my heart and thank you for being part of my life - I'll miss you..my son will be a richer person for the time you spent with him after Kenny died - God bless you 'Rutro' - Say hi to Renee for me, as I know your two are together now..- love you, Brookie

Michele Ritterson

January 22, 2009

Jethro will be missed by all who knew him. A finer man would be hard to find. Our deepest sympathys go out to all his family and friends.
Mikey and Joe Ritterson

Deb Bauer

January 22, 2009

Jethro,
I will miss you so much and so will Mom, Bruce,Lauren,Kelly,Omar Zack & Zavy.Thanksgiving Dinner will never be the same without you. You were my brother and will always be in my heart. I knew Jethro for 28 years. He had a big heart. I love you Jethro.Now your with your Mom. RIP.

Michelle Kupst

January 22, 2009

You will be missed my friend.

Helene Gizzi

January 22, 2009

I knew Jethro well from the 1980's when he worked at LaMours in Brooklyn. My deepest and sincerest condolences to all his family. He will be long and fondly remebered.

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