Jerome H. Grossman M.D.

About

Harvard University University of Pennsylvania

Jerome Grossman Obituary

Of Boston, April 1, age 68, after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved and admired husband, father, friend, and colleague. He was Director of the Health Care Delivery Program at the Kennedy School at Harvard University, past Chairman and CEO of New England Medical Center, and past Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth Grossman and Josh Boorstein of Washington, DC; daughter and son-in-law Kate and Tai Sutliff of Newton; daughter and son-in-law-to-be Amelia Grossman and Mike Mattler of Washington, DC; brother and sister-in-law Sy and Bonnie Grossman of Berkeley, CA; and a niece, a nephew, and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in honor of Dr. Jerome H. Grossman to the scholarship fund for medical students at the University of Pennsylvania (21st Century Scholars Fund, PENN Medicine, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309) or to the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center (Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905). A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Church (206 Clarendon St.) in Boston. J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Wellesley781 235-4110

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Grossman

5 Entries

John Thomas

March 31, 2023

Jerry, thanks for taking a chance on me as NEMC´s VP of Development. I learned what to do and what not to do in becoming a disciple of change. We raised good money and the work we did together played well when I became SVP at the Red Cross. Thank you!

John Thomas

March 31, 2020

One of my most vivid memories was of Jerry addressing David Trull, Peter Van Etten, Judith Kurland and me in a conference room at NEMC. Jerry Laos out some grand plan and when he left the room, the four of turned to each other as if to say I heard it. But I dont understand it - yet. Now what do we do? And that was why I went from PennMed to NEMC. Because Jerry was an innovator, a visionary, a risk taker. My guess is hes in heaven pestering God to try something new!

Jack Harkavy

April 15, 2008

Very distressed to hear about Jerry. We were very friendly from grades 7-12 in Maplewood, NJ. Always admired his intellect and wry humor. I saw him at our 50th High School reunion in September for the 1st time in about 20 years, but always got word of his admirable accomplishments. Heartfelt condolensces to his family.

John Thomas

April 8, 2008

When I think of the most important boss i ever had, the one who pushed me to think farther and further, the one who challenged my assumptions, the one who always did the "advance work" for American medicine, I think of Jerry Grossman. Jerry assembled an extraordinary team of people around him - Judith, David, Peter - and he assembled them because they gravitated toward his sheer magnetism, his boundless enthusiasm, his eagerness to solve tough problems.

Working with Jerry was always a challenge - especially for the team that was charged with applying his ideas and implementing his plans - which were often partially formed. Nevertheless, he pushed, pulled and practically hauled us over the horizon with him. It was then and still is the most amazing, stimulating and exciting work environment I have ever experienced - because of Jerry. Half the time I did not understand it. But I grew because of him.

Thank you, Jerry. You are one of the most unforgettable people I have ever met. (Also the first Lexus owner I ever met!) (and you would get red in the face and embarassed if I said these things to you in person. But it is good to say it). Godspeed, Jerry.

John Wm. Thomas, Vice President for Development (NEMC 1986 - 1992)

Judith Mazo

April 7, 2008

Jerry was a remarkably talented person. It was a major treat to work with him and be exposed to his enthusiasm, energy and creative talent. His family, of course, have the deepest loss, and we all have tremendous sympathy for them. We, the great army of people who count themselves as Jerry's friends, all have holes in our lives. All of us as a society are the poorer, for not having the chance to continue benefiting from Jerry's insights.

Thank you, Jerry, for your leadership and inspiration, and for your warmth.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results