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Montgomery, Alabama

JERRY LEBOWITZ Obituary

Lebowitz, Jerry Maurice, 79, a resident of Montgomery, AL died Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Baptist Church.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Jan. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for JERRY LEBOWITZ

25 Entries

Gene Cody

January 23, 2013

I most appreciate and will miss the most, Jerry's caring nature. He always put others first. An old school trait much like his old school way of doing business that was so very genuine. The many memories of visiting Jerry on Lee Street, sharing his stories and opinions, will last forever.

Diane Sellers

January 22, 2013

Jerry was a wonderful man who was kind to everyone. I am so blessed to have had the opporunity to get to know him. He will be missed dearly.

Deborah Monplaisir

January 21, 2013

Thoughts of Jerry still bring a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart. His unfailing kindness and love for God and others will never be forgotten. His gracious manner, giving spirit, friendly chuckle, broad smile, and caring heart will always be with me. My life and my family have been blessed with knowing Jerry.

Ferrell, Emily, and Benjamin - please know that your brother and uncle was a man loved and appreciated by many. His work still stands as a testament to his standard of excellence. I'm sure he was met by Jesus with the words, "Well done, My good and faithful servant. Enter into your reward."

I will miss seeing Jerry each week, but I look forward to seeing him again in heaven. May God grant each of you the peace that Jerry knew.

Rod and Nancy Dyer

January 20, 2013

We so enjoyed having Jerry in our Sunday School Class at Lakeview Baptist. He was so intent in learning more about the Bible, asking great questions! If we referred to a passage of the Old Testament, he would expound on it for us too. He had a wonderful humor, a kind and gentle nature, and was a servant of God. He knew no strangers and shared his time and talent with so many. I too have a glass bluebird he had given me that I see everyday! He also gave a dozen boxed bluebirds for me to give to a needed Senior Citizen that I worked with to brighten their day! We will miss him so much at our church, but we know where he is, and he had a wonderful greeting committee of other men from our church, and of course, Jesus! He loved The Lord! Love to his family!

Chuck Sanders

January 20, 2013

Jerry was a real patriot who served his country in the U. S. Army's 24th Infantry Division - 1952-55. He also served a combat tour overseas during the Korean war - the "Forgotten War". We will not forget him.

Doug Vogel

January 19, 2013

Jerry was a generous, kind man, and good friend. I always enjoyed visiting with him at the engraving shop and at church. He loved God and he loved others. He will be missed. God bless you Ferrell, Emily and Benjamin.

January 18, 2013

I, like many people have only fond memories of Mr. Lebowitz. I met him 13 years ago when I went to his shop to place an order for a plaque.

The first time I met him in his shop, we took a "memory walk" in downtown Montgomery where I worked back in the 60's. We recalled the businesses and employees, working in that area.

I, too, cherish my three glass blue birds that he gave me on various trips to his shop. He frequently told me about his sister who was a doctor up north.

Only today did I see his obituary notice. Otherwise, my husband and I would have certainly attended his funeral.

There will be many businesses and persons in this area who will gretly miss this true GENTLEMAN!
Marie Malinowski

Kathy King

January 18, 2013

It was an honor to call Jerry friend, I will miss stopping in to chat at the shop. He is a huge part of Downtown's history and I will never forget his kindness to everybody as well as the beautiful work he did. RIP Jerry, his family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers today.
Kathy King
10th Fl, Bell Bldg.

Kelli Courtney

January 18, 2013

A wonderful man who will be missed by so many. He had so many interesting and amazing stories to tell and I loved listening to them. Montgomery has lost a treasure.

Hartwell Lane

January 17, 2013

I have known Jerry since we attending Starke Military School together. Not sure what year, but it was in the 1940's.
Everytime I visited him at his shop, he was always happy which made happy also. He spoke of his sister in New York everytime I visited. He was very proud of her. He was a joy to be around, and I shall miss him. I, his family and the City has lost a treasure.
PS: I have one of his Blue Birds and it will be a reminder of him often.

Charles Varner, Jr

January 17, 2013

My condolences to the Lebowitz family. I met Jerry more than thirty years ago. As alumni director at ASU, I had many occasions on which to present plaques and/or awards to alumni and friends of ASU. Jerry was always willing to perform miracles by taking rush orders for emergency engravings. He always had a special story to tell or an example to illustrate his skill and craftsmanship. He was a principled kind of fellow who enjoyed being of service to others. He will be missed.

Karen Lunde

January 17, 2013

I am so very heart broken. He was a wonderful man and I will miss him with all my heart. I loved him so much.

Gene Shell

January 17, 2013

I have known Jerry since 1956 and have always enjoyed our conversations at his shop through the years. My sympathy to his family.

Tricia Light

January 17, 2013

RIP Jerry M. Lebowitz. I shall forever remember your sense of humor, your philanthropy and your sweet love for your mama who I hope you are visiting with in Heaven now. I cherish our many talks throughout the past 13 years. You were truly a Montgomery Icon. Hard to believe that we will not be able to drop by your Engraving Shop and sit and talk and to always try to leave without you giving your shop away...lol. I am sure there are hundreds of homes and businesses that have a glass blue bird displayed of which you gave to all who came to your office. I am gonna miss you ole friend! My love to you Ferrell, Emily and Benjamin.

Valerie Adams

January 17, 2013

Mr. Lebowitz was a dear customer of mine over the years for The Montgomery Advertiser. He had such a kind spirit and generous heart. Many co-workers admired the glass blue bird on my desk that he gave to me - just because. I always told them that it reminds me of a dear friend that always put a smile on my face when he called. I will miss you and our conversations. Rest in Peace. My deepest condolences to the family.

Joyce Hall

January 17, 2013

It was a pleasure to have met such a man with much wisdom. I will truly miss him.

Joyce Hall

January 17, 2013

It was an honor to know Mr. Lebowitz. He was a man with many words of wisdom. I will truly miss him.

Ed Patterson

January 17, 2013

Jerry was a dear brother and friend for almost three decades. He loved and served others with compassion, respect, and is one of the last of the great craftsman who prided quality and service over profit. When we take time to truly know another person, we see the great value each brings to the human community. My life has been greatly enriched by knowing him. His is an example we all should emulte. My deepest sympathy to his beloved sister, Ferrell, and his niece, both of whom he adored and spoke of with such pride and fondness. "Greater love hath no man that this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Jerry did that every day in every way in his shop on Lee Street.

David Ward

January 17, 2013

I met Mr. Lebowitz only a few months ago. I had thoughts of buying his business but he refused to sell it to me. We struck up a relationship that I will forever cherish. We've had a good number of conversations about him, his family and his business and the surrounding businesses. I will dearly miss him and his wonderful words of wisdom.

Georgia Mokler

January 17, 2013

Wishing you comfort in your time of sadness, and hoping you know that even though there are no perfect words to ease the pain in your heart, there is caring in every thought of you.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Remembering all of you in my prayers. Jerry was a fine man and a very good friend.

January 17, 2013

It was an honor to know Mr. Lebowitz and we are proud of him for his service to us and the country as a veteran. Our plaques will never be the same and we thank him for his many years of service helping honor those who have served with us.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Montgomery Alabama Resident Agency

Malcolm Brassell

January 17, 2013

Jerry and I remained friends through the years after graduating from Lanier. I had quite a few pleasant visit with him at his shop through the years. I am saddened by his passing.

Karl Stegall

January 17, 2013

Jerry was one of the most gracious men that I have ever met. Whenever I stopped by to see him to purchase a plaque, he always greeted me with a very warm and pleasant smile. He was a very faithful viewer of the Sunday morning worship services on WSFA-TV each Sunday. During the 23 1/2 years that I served as senior minister of First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, I never stopped by to see Jerry without his telling me more about my previous sermon and the whole worship service thanI had remembered myself.
Jerry knew the true meaning of encouragement---"to put heart into."
Across the years, he was a great encourager to me. I give thanks to God for the significant difference that Jerry made in my life!

Lisa Bannister

January 16, 2013

Dear family,

I was saddened to read of your Jerry's passing. I knew him from years ago when a number of us would eat together at the downtown Morrison's Cafeteria. I last saw him a few years ago when I had him engrave a silver tray. He was a dear soul. May happy memories help to comfort you during this difficult time.

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