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Diane Levison
March 22, 2021
Jerry and Joseph were our jewelers for over 35 years. He made both my engagement and wedding rings for both my marriages and my daughters also. Jerry made countless pieces for me over the years each of which is a treasure. Our belated condolences to the family. He was such a pleasure to know and catch up with each time we spoke. Prayers for peace and joy in the fond memories you've all shared.
George Oplawski
February 1, 2021
My deepest sympathy, may be rest in peace.
Mary Kay Doyle
October 13, 2020
I met Jerry 30 years ago never realizing he was related to Harkness family who I new from St Catherine's all those years ago. When I saw this today as I was searching for his phone number on google I cried for all the joy he brought myself and children He created their spectacular wedding rings and remade my moms wedding rinds shyer her death. Those sentimental times will be my forever memories Prayers although delayed for his loss
Lisa Wolf
July 23, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Karen, Kim, Andrea & Laurel. Uncle Jerry was a loving uncle and great uncle to my husband Jay (Joseph Wolf) and our 3 children Kristeria, Joseph & Shane.
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Mary Beth Stack
May 27, 2020
Many years ago when I was dating my husband I told him that I had a jeweler in Chicago that could make beautiful jewelry. I was talking about Joe, Jerrys father. We go back at least 40 years. A family I have known for a lifetime brought me downtown to visit Joe and buy Gold Chains. I was so lucky and happy to find someone who could be my personal shopper and creator. I think me having a jeweler scared my husband trying to find the perfect gift for me. As years passed and Jerry took over the business my husband wanted Jerry to create a fugeese fake ring to he could ask me to marry him and not risk me not liking the engagement ring. Jerry obliged my husband Mike. It was a perfect surprise for me. Jerry then made my perfect beautiful wedding ring. So I have 2 and love them both.
It was always such a joy for me to see Joe and Jerry on my visits to Chicago.
They always cleaned up my rings, resizing many and made them look brand new. I will miss them both and hope when you have a memorial service that you will invite me because I would like to meet the rest of the family. I can still hear Jerrys famous Hello as I call his phone number which I memorized. What a great guy.
He will be missed.
Sara you said Jerry has someone to recommend for future work. Please send me that information as well as the date and time for the memorial service. My sincere thanks. Hope you got the phone I sent yesterday.
Mary Beth Stack
Thomas Newton
May 7, 2020
As grammar school classmates we would like to convey our sympathy to Jerry's family and close friends. We will keep him and his loved ones in our prayers. Linda Leone Walsh & Tom Newton.
BUD PETRILLO
May 5, 2020
Never got to know Jerry very well, primarily at my our son Tim & Helen's wedding. Nonetheless, he will be in our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family.
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