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Jack Glasser

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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Jack Glasser WEST STOCKBRIDGE Jack Glasser, 92, died September 30th in Great Barrington. Mr. Glasser was born and raised in New York. He spent five decades as the owner of retail furniture stores in New York and Long Island. In 1941 he married his childhood sweetheart Florence Marcus. They were...

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I will miss Jack's smiling face every time I go to the dining hall at Kripalu. He was a warm, friendly man who made my time at Kripalu feel like I was home with family. He always made me feel like he was there just for me. He will be missed.

Jack and I became friends soon after he started working at Kripalu and I was there as a guest. I came yearly until a year ago---sometimes twice--and he and I would spend hours in conversation. I always laughed with him and adored him. He loved people and we all loved him. He truly was the real spirit of Kripalu. There will never be another Jack Glasser. I am blessed that I knew him and enjoyed his wonderful personality.
My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

Jack taught me and many others that a job is not just a job, but an opportunity to shine light into the days of everyone you meet. Thank you for this special gift, and I hope his family is held in love.

Jack put a smile on my face every day of my 5 years at Kripalu. He was a genuine person who always had the time for a word of kindness or a small joke. Even after I left Kripalu, any time I returned, I was greeted at the dining room door like I was long lost family. He has and will continue to be the example of selfless service - a true yogi.

We really loved Jack!!!! He made going to the dining hall at Kripalu a happy celebration! Wishing deep comfort to his family!

No matter how I was feeling, the moment I saw Jack (with a smile on his face) I felt happier and after talking to him, I felt like a movie star ... he just had that effect on people.

Jack was the face of Kripalu. Always had a smile and a hug for everyone. He will be missed. Debbie O

For years, my office was across from the Dining Hall at Kripalu. I so enjoyed my front row seat for Jack's daily interactions with staff and guests. He was a kind, funny, genuine man who brought a smile to so many faces throughout his years of service. His presence is greatly missed.

I saw him almost every day for 4 years. He would sing as he said hello...the best door greeter in Kripalu Dining Hall history for sure...his departing words, enjoy, or my favorite eat a whole bunch. I loved Jack. Heaven is a much better place now. Rest well my friend. Prayers of love to the grieving family.