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GERALD "JERRY" PENN

GERALD "JERRY" PENN obituary, Dedham, MA

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GERALD PENN Obituary

PENN, Gerald "Jerry" Of Dedham, formerly of Boston, died peacefully on November 26, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Toby Penn (Melnick). Devoted father of Joshua Penn and his wife Sara and Alison Carp and her husband Stewart. Cherished grandfather of Emily and Will Carp and Chloe and David Penn. Loving brother of Rhoda Nash and Linda Penn. Dear friend of Diane Barron. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 9:00 am. Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Joshua and Sara Penn on Sunday, 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131. Arrangements under the direction of brezniakfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for GERALD PENN

Nov

30

Service

9:00 a.m.

Sharon Memorial Park Chapel

40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA

Nov

30

Service

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Home of Joshua and Sara Penn

Funeral services provided by:

Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton

1251 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465

Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Hoffman

November 29, 2025

Dear Alison, Stewart, Joshua, Sarah, Emily and Will, Chloe and David, and Diane;
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May his memory always be a blessing. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Elizabeth

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