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Jerome "Jerry" Greenberg

Miami, Florida

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Jerry Greenberg, pioneering underwater photographer, publisher, and staunch reef advocate, made his final descent on September 1, 2020 at the age of 92. A Florida resident since he was 16, he graduated from Beach High and UM. After serving in the Army, he pursued his passion for diving and...

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I was blessed to know him and his family, I lived around the corner in Kendall as a young boy..He taught me a lot about diving..I use to play with the kids in their cool fort...It was a real Train Caboose that Jerry had placed in their back yard to play in...He had a great impact on my life and love for diving. He will be sorely missed, Go with God Jerry and know that you made a big impact in my love for the sea.

I remember when I was about 12 Jerry took me by myself out diving later in the day a tropical depression passed through Jerry was filming under the water while I was listening to the radio saying that a storm was coming either that night Jerry woke me up strap a flashlight to my wrist and said if we capsize twin for those rocks I instantly Peed in my pants! I’m glad I never had To swim to those rocks. Going to visit the Florida Greeenberg’s Was always a magical experience I will carry those...

Sincere condolences to Jerry’s family. One of my most memorable patients. Always loved chatting with him and am in awe of his photography.