Jerry-Kivitz-Obituary

Jerry Steven Kivitz

Washington, District of Columbia

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DIED
July 21, 2025
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Washington, District of Columbia

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On Monday July 21, 2025, JERRY STEVEN KIVITZ of Silver Spring, Md. Loving father of Scott Kivitz (Cynthia) and Michael Kivitz (David). Cherished grandfather of Magnolia. Dear brother of Marc Kivitz (Mindy) and Jody Goldkind (Alan). He is also survived by his ex-wife, Betty Rubin and many loving...

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Jody, Mark, Scott, Michael, and families, you have my sincere condolences on Jerry´s passing. While I haven´t been in touch for a few years, Jerry will always hold a special place in my heart. We were close friends for decades and I know how much he meant to family and friends. May his memory always be a blessing.

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry. He had a remarkable way of making every interaction feel meaningful- whether through a quick smile, a shared story, or the kind of laughter that fills a room. Thank you for being a force of nature and sharing your light with us all!

May PSD brother Jerry rest in peace being sung to by Diana Ross! Will miss his dry wit.

Jerry you will be so missed

May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him and cared for him.

What can I say, Jerry was a powerful force in design and I learned many things sitting next to him for 4.5 years now at Bassett Furniture Rockville. Jerry was also a very closed beloved friend of mine, we supported each other through good and bad times and Jerry could light up the room with his Scence of humor like nobody could. I will deeply miss my good friend and I hope he's looking down on us from heaven.

Jerry was a truly wonderful person to talk to. I first met him when he was at Bassett, through my stepmother, Jill Rose Rothfeld. On weekends, I´d often see him at his usual spot-either Quincy´s or his favorite, Brooklyn Deli. I´d be sitting outside at the tables with a buddy of mine, and Jerry would always stop by to say hello. His presence was a constant and comforting part of those days. May his memory be a blessing

This is a major shock!! I knew Jerry from karaoke where he was affectionately known by all his friends as "Ms. Diana", because he was such a big fan of Diana Ross and would be always trying to copy a Diana Ross song. I met Jerry many years back at a restaurant called the "Potomac Grill", presently has gone out of business, and now changed ownership and name. He along with another gentleman, nicknamed "Mr. Bill", and myself were the 3 amigo crack-ups on Tuesday and Thursday nights. We had...

Jerry made you feel welcome the moment you started talking to him. An incredible laugh and smile were always not far behind. My condolences to all his family and friends, he will be missed.