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Jerold Gettleman Obituary

Jerold "Jerry" Gettleman, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2023 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" Gettleman (nee Rosenberg); sons, David (Wendy) Gettleman and Jonathan (Marna) Gettleman; sisters, Eileen (late Robert) Morgan and Joi (Mark) Dickerson; grandchildren, Clarke, Grey, Maxwell, and Elliot Gettleman; nieces and nephews, Robert (Karen) Rosenthal and Sheri (Mark) Ruis; and many other nieces, nephews, and family members. Jerry was predeceased by his sister, Maxine (George) Rosenthal; and parents, Molly and Jack Gettleman.

Jerry was an avid amateur photographer and professional framer that loved sharing his artistic and creative side. A tremendously patient and positive spouse and father who gave it his all.

Services at The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045, on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 10:00 am. Interment Columbia Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to HFSA - Heart Failure Society of America (Rockville, MD).

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 9, 2023.

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Judith

February 9, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Your beautiful soul will be missed. Always Uncle Jerry,
Love Judy (Aloisi) Hamilton and Family

Eileen morgan

February 8, 2023

A perfect u.s. citizen. A brilliant mind. A friend. A mentor. A son raised without a father. He made it to the top on his own to a phd!

Jason Noodell

February 8, 2023

To Judy and the Gettleman Family,

We extend our deepest condolences during this most difficult time.

I will always have very fond memories of Jerry, my oldest cousin by 10+ years, he always made me feel special as a kid growing up.

With sadness - cousin Jason Noodell and Susan. He will be missed.

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