Jerilyn Kessel

I had clearly lost touch with Jerilyn as I just found this out as I was looking her up. I worked with Jerilyn in 1998-1999 and helped her find her office space in Santa Monica. She was such a lovely and bright women- who loved her dog so much and was so kind and warm. I have many fond memories of Jerilyn and her memory lives on forever.

To Phyllis and Stevie:
Art and I just found out from Gloria C. about the loss of Jerilyn. We are both shocked and saddened to learn of it. Please accept our condolences.

Love,

Lynn (Fieldman) Miller

Jerilyn and I had a wonderful friendship. We met at Warner-Amex, and were lucky enough to work at Showtime together as well. As young women in NYC, we found kindred spirits and best friends at work, no less! We hung out after work frequently, worked out together, went to the beach. Oh how she loved going to the beach! She helped me prepare for my wedding, making all those decisions. When she lived in New York on the upper east side after her first stint in LA, we were also able to be...

Jerilyn was an amazing person. Every studio executive owes her a debt of thanks for her brilliant analysis, particularly in the area of home video, which her numbers-crunching helped establish as serious business. The industry couldn't have had a better spokesperson.

Beyond her professional skills, which were formidible, she was a wonderful person: warm, witty and fun, generous and caring. She left an indelible impression on those who knew her, and for that reason, will never...

I am shocked by Jerilyn's passing. She was a great friend and a genius in the business world. We had planned on working together closely in the years to come. I have a special place in my heart for her because I have a son who was in Iraq in the Marine Corps. JK called me frequently to inquire if he was OK. I will miss her more than I can say. Que Dios te bendiga, Jerilyn.

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jerilyn for several years. She was enormously giving of her time, knowledge and compassion. She was a true generous spirit that will be greatly missed.

OMIGOD. I am so saddened to learn about Jerilyn's passing. I had just reconnected with her about a month ago and we were trying to schedule a time to get together. So very very very sad. Please know that she was loved, respected and will be greatly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her. Maria LaMagra, Sherman Oaks, CA

I always said the best thing about my job was the times you met those special people who you immediately felt a bond with. Jerilyn was one of those special people and I will always remember her vivacious personaility, her strong shoulder that she so generously lent me so many times to lean on and her bigger than life smile.
Always in my heart,

Barbara Sisselman

Jerilyn opened her office next to my Studios some seven years ago. I was fortunate enough to become her friend. She was always available for advice, giving her time and friendship generously. Her enthusiasm and knowledge were abundant. I will certainly miss our chats and her wonderful sense of humor. I am deeply saddened, Bless You JK.