JEROME-ALPERN-Obituary

JEROME ALPERN

New York, New York

1928 - 2022

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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...

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Dear Emily and family, our hearts are with you during this very sad time.

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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...

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