Jerrold-Kaufman-Obituary

Jerrold Ira Kaufman

Jackson, Michigan

1943 - 2021

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Kaufman, Jerrold Ira Jerrold Ira Kaufman passed away peacefully on October 27th in Jackson, Michigan. He was 78. Jerry was born March 23, 1943, to Joseph and Violet Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Las Vegas when Jerry was 10; his father died three years later. Jerry and his...

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Rest in Peace. Jerry was a fraternity brother at USC and I dropped in on him numerous times while he was working in Vegas. I lost track of him for awhile but found him through brother Harley and was able to keep phone and email contact while he was in Jackson, Michigan. He was a bear of a man and always enthusiastic and positive even while experiencing his many health problems. He is truly missed and will be remembered. Bob (aka Ozzie) Mandel

I met Jerry in 1961 as a freshman at USC. We were fraternity brothers in Tau Delt Phi and got to know him well during his 2-3 years at USC. After school we always met up during my many trips to Vegas and always enjoyed seeing him. After finding Jerry again in Jackson, Michigan through his brother Harley. we kept in contact via email and phone. With me living in Denver, CO, we were unable to see each other again in person. He never complained about his health issues and his ongoing dialysis...

I was able to talk to Jerry in the last few months. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. He was certainly one of the most interesting persons with many interesting stories. My condolences to the family.

I worked with Jerry for many years at NFSC. His kindness, generosity and love for his family were his greatest assets. He is missed already. My condolences to his entire family.