Jerry Schechter

Jerry was a great person to talk with and to know for all of these years. We enjoyed all of our dinners and get togethers with him and Grandma.

Peace be with you and your family at this time.

Dear Bill, Sandy, Danny and Denzil,
We only knew Jerry for the past 15 years, but made a big impact on our lives. We will miss his smiles, stories, creative handiwork, and especially his friendship. Jerry's expressions will live on in our house and my children.

Dear Danny and Billy:
I was sad to learn of the passing of your father. He was an All-American union hero, never forgetting his roots in Yiddish and the Left. I enjoyed reconnecting with him a few years back and seeing both of you around that time. I remember your mother so well, too. Ruth was a vibrant woman who also spoke her mind and stood up for what she believed in.

I enjoyed all the reminiscences your father and I had as we reviewed life in the Amalgamated. He had interesting...

Dear Bill, Sandy, Ethan and Jamie,

I found this notice by accident and am so so sad and know that Colin and Hannah will be too. One of our most memorable evenings was spent with Jerry listening to amazing stories from the past. Our love and thoughts go to you all and Danny and Denzil.

Dear Danny --

Perhaps you can find solace in the unmitigated joy you provided to your father by the way you fearlessly embrace life with fairness and concern for the planetary welfare of others, not only the courage of your convictions but also the actions your take to raise global consciousness.

Your father must be some kind of wonderful. And, yes, present tense for Jerry Schechter lives on through you and your family and all the lives he left his indelible imprint upon....

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lived above Jerry for a few years and he was so warm and welcoming. He and I sat for hours and he would tell me about "life". He was so gifted, with his woodworking, and so devoted to his late wife as well as the rest of his family. He would show me her poems. I would hear all the stories about his children and grandchildren. He was so proud of you all. He was always there to lend a hand or lend a tool!