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Jerome Winston Obituary

WINSTON-Jerome (Jerry). Of Greensboro, NC and NYC, died on July 28, 2005. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Father and father-in-law of Gail Winston, Gary Donaldson, Silver Spring, MD; Patricia and Glenn Werner, Roslyn, NY; Charles Winston, Tampa, FL. Grandfather of Bradley and Andrew Werner; Alexandra, Brett, and Jason Winston. He is survived by siblings Carol Herman Janis (David), Richard Winston (Susan). Many cousins, nieces and nephews, all equally loved. During WWII, Jerry fought in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Cornell U ('47). As a teenager, Jerry worked summers for his uncle (the late Harry Winston) where he developed a passion for the diamond and jewelry industry. He felt fortunate to have spent his life doing what he loved. His other great love was golf. Donations may be sent to Beacon Pl, 2502 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405, or any hospice.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 31, 2005.

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Vicki Cowan

August 1, 2005

I want to express my condolences to Sylvia and family on the loss of my nephew Jerry.I don't have a computer so I am having my daughter,Claire send this on my behalf...He was a terrific man and my late husband's first-born nephew..I remember when I met him after I got engaged to Danny and he flirted with me since he was only a few years younger than I was...it was very flattering..Love, Vicki

Claire and Jerry Evans

July 31, 2005

From Jerry and I we send our deepest sympathies to all our cousins for their loss. Jerry was my oldest cousin (first) and I wish we could have spent more later years together as family is very important to me...My father who was his uncle loved Jerry and we all have memories of getogethers at Aunt Gertie's..I saw Jerry at Johnnie's funeral and am glad we connected again ...Love,Claire Cowan Evans

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