Jerome Schwartz
Jerome "Jerry" Leo Schwartz, 71, of Pace, FL passed away Saturday.
He was born to the late Leo and Francis Schwartz March 28, 1942 in Petersburg, VA. Jerry graduated from Pensacola High school in 1960. He served his country in the U.S. Army and in 1969 started his own business Aqua Pool and Patio. He worked there until 2006 selling the business to retire.
Those who knew Jerry appreciated his larger than life personality with a contagious zest for life. He never met a stranger- so eager to help others and did it with a kind heart. He was a giving person, but never wanted to be on the receiving end. Jerry was a prankster who loved to make people laugh.
Jerry in his 40's started cycling and rode across the country. He was an avid fisherman and Harley enthusiast. He was the Road Captain of the Pensacola H.O.G Chapter, an active rider with The (NW Florida) Patriot Guard, and founding member of (NW Florida) The Weasels. He was an escort to WWII veterans on honor flights. His caring character led him to volunteer with Covenant Hospice serving on the Board of Directors.
Survived by his wife June Schwartz and their daughter Karen Schwartz McClure; sons Michael and Christopher Schwartz and their mother Margaret H. Schwartz; step son Billy Rahaim; step daughter Becky Slay; brother David Schwartz; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers please send donations to your favorite charity.
Casual attire services will be held Friday July 12th at 1pm at Emerald Coast Funeral Home. Pastor Don Huntsman presiding.
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Jerry,
You are deeply missed and will be in our hearts forever.
Rick & Zyna
Friend
July 4, 2021
Zyna & I often think of you and how you changed our lives with your kindness and friendship. We will never forget your kind, happy soul.
Rick & Zyna Felix
Friend
July 4, 2020
Jerry, God Bless You. You are missed everyday by so many who love you and especially of those of us who had the pleasure to ride with you and call you a friend.
Rick & Zyna Felix
July 6, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Jerry was such a nice man. My husband (Al who passed away January 30th.) loved to have Jerry come to the museum. Jerrys smile was always wonderful.
Sally Borchik
July 16, 2013
Chris & family, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. I enjoyed working with you both at Aqua Pool.
Karen Gaines
July 14, 2013
Rick Felix
July 14, 2013
Zyna R
July 14, 2013
David,sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May god bless you and your family.
bob merchant
July 13, 2013
David, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. God bless you and your family
bob merchant
July 13, 2013
Jerry was an inspiration to me. He always treated others with kindness & respect. I will miss riding with him, he brought so much spark to our group. Love you June, God bless you & yours and the whole Swartz family.
July 12, 2013
I enjoyed the one time that I rode with Jerry. God bless his Family.
Ron Terry
July 12, 2013
I knew Jerry in his cycling days, and when he cycled across country then came back to work as a bicycle mechanic for tour. He was funny, very hard working and just a great person to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Larry Potter
July 11, 2013
To all the Schwartz family...my thoughts and prayers for the loss of Jerry. I know Mom and Dad loved having Leo, Frances, Jerry and David as neighbors, and I have fond memories as a youngster of playing with Mike and Chris when they came over to their grandparents for visits.
Lexie McGill Thorsen
July 11, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers for the family. I grew up with Jerry in East Pensacola Heights. May he RIP and GOD Bless his family during this difficult time.
Pat (Muprhy) Kent
July 11, 2013
David ... sorry for your loss of Jerry. Have not see either one of you in years. All the way back to the days in East Pensacola Heights. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May GOD console and strengthen you all during this time. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ernest Murphy
July 11, 2013
Jerry was such a devoted and true friend to my husband Richard and myself. He was always there each time my husband was sick. I can not said enough good about him. Jerry you will be very missed @ the Perdue household. RIP
July 10, 2013
Will miss a very dear and good friend. Enjoyed working for you.
Wayne Thompson
July 10, 2013
My heart is broken...
Zyna R
July 10, 2013
You will be missed but certainly never forgotten. May your ride with God be glorious.
Rick & Zyna Felix
July 10, 2013
I never knew it was your turn to go. Rest In peace.... my old friend .
S Stewart
July 9, 2013
We will always miss your wit and humor and love for all. RSP Jerry, Sister and Brother-law, Linda and Lewis. We want the family to know that we have made a donation to the Leukemia Foundation in his memory. God Bless and we will continue to keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
July 9, 2013
Jerry will be sorely missed. He always had a shining smile and was friends with everyone! We will miss you Jerry!
Cheryl & Rusty Scott
July 9, 2013
Go with God....
Nancy Lee Hawkins Jenkins
July 9, 2013
I will always remember Jerry for making me laugh with his pranks and antics....and that he took me along on his dates with my sister Margaret when they would go to eat crabs in Maryland way back when. I pray that Jerry is at peace.
Nancy Lee Hawkins Jenkins
July 9, 2013
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