1629 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Jerome Y. Neff
Jerome Y. Neff, 88, of Allentown, died peacefully at home on May 15, 2013. Jerome was born in Allentown, where he resided for most of his life. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1941, then pursued a business degree at Lehigh University, remaining a loyal Lehigh football fan throughout his life. As a member of The Greatest Generation, Jerome served in the Armys 29th Infantry during World War II, landing on Omaha beach on Day 2 of the invasion. Following his service, he embarked on a career selling insurance and later as a sales representative with Universal Furniture, retiring (much too early, according to his wife) in 1993. Well known around Allentown, Jerome was a longtime member of Temple Beth El and could be found at places such as the JCC and The Trivet restaurant, making friends wherever he went. All who knew Jerome will miss his character, warmth, humor, and commentary. Survivors: A devoted family man, Jerome is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Norma G. (Kramer) Neff; adoring children, Debi Ford of Highland Park, IL, Amy (John) Citarella of Orefield, PA, and David (Sharon) Neff of Prospect Heights, IL; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry and Diana Neff. Services: Graveside at 2 p.m., Sunday, Beth El Memorial Park, Whitehall. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: May be made to a charity of ones choice.
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My heart is broken to all of you Norma, Amy, Debbie and david ...What an empty feeling i have when mom and dad told me.
yes I am far away and wish I had wors ...No words in our language that could confort you...I misss him already. my parents have lost their brother.. Pam
Pam Roth
May 21, 2013
Please accept our deep sympathies. So many fond memories come to my family's minds, when we think of Jerry...including spending holidays together when we were all young and his warm smile. In recent years, I always enjoyed seeing Jerry at the Trivet. We chatted, talked about his family, my brothers and sisters, and enjoyed the moment. With Love,
Janie and Rob Cohen, Josh and Maureen Greenberg and Lisa and Ed Kamens
Jane Cohen
May 20, 2013
He truly will be missed ....and was the true definition of a good gentleman. My family and I send our condolences and prayers
Shawn Leayman
May 19, 2013
My condolences,Norma. I lost a good friend. Mike Lerner
mike lerner
May 17, 2013
Dear Norma & Family, Our sympathy & condolences on the loss of Jerry. Sincerely, Sy & Lois Ratner
May 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Wiener
May 17, 2013
Sorry to hear about Jerry's passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sandy & Saul Schussel
May 17, 2013
my deepest sympathy for a life time friend. Roland Sigal
May 17, 2013
Norma and Family
Sorry for your Loss. My Mother (Theresa) worked for Jerrys Family While He was Growing up and always had a deep respect for Him. I Still remmber when My Mother Passed away Him came to Her Viewing. My Brother and I always Knew He was a Good Man.
Lillian Kober
May 17, 2013
Sincerest condolences.
Morty and Gladys Hertz
May 17, 2013
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