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Jerry Godfry DVM

1945 - 2015

Jerry Godfry DVM obituary, 1945-2015, Chester Springs, PA

BORN

1945

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home

410 North Church Street

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Jerry Godfry Obituary

Jerry Godfry, DVM of Chester Springs Jerry Godfry, DVM, 69 of Chester Springs, Pa. died Wednesday September 30, 2015. He was the husband of Jane Irma Froman Godfry. Jerry was born December 10, 1945 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was the son of the late Samuel Godfry and the late Ilse Kanter Godfry. Jerry was a member of the National Guard. He was a Veterinarian and the owner of Frazer Animal Hospital for 35 years. Jerry was an avid Lionel Train collector and was a former member of the East Whiteland Fire Company, where he served for 31 years. His true passion in life was his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jameson David Godfry, Jennifer Ilse Olga Myers and her husband Daniel, Jillian Heather Krssly and her husband Kirk; grandchildren, Kennedy, Samantha and Elliana; brothers, Harvey Godfry and his wife Harriet, Norman Godfry and his wife Ronnie; niece, Pamela Froman Goldman her husband Jay and their son Hudson. Relatives and Friends are invited to his Graveside Service, 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 2 at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, 200 Moores Road, Frazer, PA 19355. Receiving time for family and friends will be Friday after his burial; Sunday October 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Shiva will be observed on Saturday October 3 at 7:30 p.m.; all taking place at the Godfry residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103, and/or Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Arrangements are being handled by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com.

Published by The Daily Local from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2015.
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January 29, 2020

Doc was the best, he was always there for us, we loved him alot

Ashley Stratton

Friend

May 30, 2019

Sorry to hear if Jerry's passing.my prayers are with you

Bud Drago

October 12, 2015

Dr.Godfry was a very fun patient of mine. He will truly be missed and may God watch over his family.

Love Mindy Childs

October 5, 2015

Dr. Godfrey took care of our dogs at Frazer until he retired. His heart was full of compassion and love for all animals and he became a dear friend to us. We were heartbroken to hear of his passing, but we know he is in God's loving arms. Our sincere condolences to all of his family, you are all in our prayers.

The Perri Family

October 5, 2015

To Jane and. Family,

May Dr. Jerry's memory continue to live in the many stories you would tell the children you taught. May you find comfort in your many stories and memories.

Donna Sontag.

October 4, 2015

Jerry, you and I had a lot of laughs when I stopped in to do a sales visit, or when I was driving by. My condolences to your family. You were a good friend.

Tom Jones

October 4, 2015

Jerry, you were always a friend and a fun account to visit when I was a rep. My sincere condolences for your wife and children.

Tom Jones

October 4, 2015

Jerry you will be sadly missed, when I had to goto another state your clinique graciously came and took my pets and kept them till I got back it was a good two weeks my husband had taken ill in another state. May god bless you and keep you and your family , you wee a wonderful compasionet vet

October 4, 2015

We are saddened by your loss. We remember how our son, a friend of Jamie's, was always welcome for Friday Seder.

Sue and Bob Fish

Sue and Bob Fish

October 3, 2015

He was a great vet very compassionate to animals and their owners. He gave one of my cats 8and a half more years of life that the cat never would have had my family and I will never forget you doc . My condolences to your family the danbach family Frazer pa

Nancy Danbach

October 3, 2015

Doc was a very passionate man mainly having to do with his family and his love of animals. He will be missed by many including myself. I am grateful to have known him over these many years. R.I.P. with love Daniel Quinn

Daniel Quinn

October 2, 2015

My condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Jerry, as a caring vet, fire company brother and ambulance partner. His contributions to the community will be missed.

Gary Long, Past Chief, EWFCO
Milford. DE

Gary Long

October 2, 2015

Dr. Godfry was the best vet around. I will miss him!

Alice Veitz and children

October 2, 2015

We will continue to speak of you in the present tense, as you will live in our hearts with fond memories of shared holidays at your home and ours. In loving memory we send healing light & comfort to all who will miss your smile. ~Nancy & Eitan Iankowitz

Nancy Eitan

October 2, 2015

a very tearful goodbye to an iconic friend of 38 years. I will miss you.
Love
Robyn and Sheldon

Robyn and Sheldon Lebovitz

October 2, 2015

May his memory be a blessing.
The Shlakmans and Raifmans

October 2, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

October 1, 2015

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Oct

2

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Haym Salomon Memorial Park

200 Moores Road, Frazer, PA

Oct

3

Shiva

7:30 p.m.

Godfry residence

PA

Oct

4

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Godfry residence

PA

Funeral services provided by:

DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home

410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380

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