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Dear Emily and family, our hearts are with you during this very sad time.
Linda & John Creed
July 27, 2022
New York, New York
1928 - 2022
ALPERN--Jerome, of Englewood, NJ, passed away from Covid-19 at age 93 on July 22, 2022. Born on December 25, 1928 to amused parents, Harry and Sophie Alpern, he was predeceased by his beloved older brother, Daniel. Widely known by his fans as Papa/Uncle Jerry/King of Caneel, he demonstrated for...
Read MoreDear Emily and family, our hearts are with you during this very sad time.
Linda & John Creed
July 27, 2022
Grove of 100 Memorial Trees
Arlene and Alan Alda
July 26, 2022
Jerry led an exemplary Cornell ILR life, a truly inspiring spirit to generations of alumni, as well as those ILR students who were fortunate to meet him at ILR´s annual Alpern Award event. As raconteur at that annual event, Jerry was the life of the party and set the tone for the importance of alumni engagement. I´m so fortunate to have known Jerry, and the photo Sue took of Jerry and me at this year´s Alpern event will be treasured. Harriet joins in sending our fondest regards and heartfelt...
Jay Waks, Cornell ILR 1968, LAW 1971, & Grateful FOJ
July 26, 2022 | Friend
I am so sorry to learn of Jerry's death. During my 40 years at the ILR School and Cornell, Jerry was the most loyal alum I ever met. He had the greatest sense of humor, and applied it usefully in all settings. With condolences to the family, Ron Seeber
Ron Seeber
July 25, 2022 | Friend