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Jacob Kriegsman Obituary
September 11, 1929 - January 21, 2021
Jacob Burton Kriegsman, 91, of Greensboro, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his son Brian, his daughter Robin, his mother Frieda and his brother Kenneth. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, his daughter, Karen, brothers Bobby and David and sister Diana.
A native of Greensboro, Jack(ie) graduated from UNC-CH. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a life-long member of Temple Emanuel. He retired after 48 years from the first salesman position at O'Henry, Inc. His natural ability to connect with people showed through his life-long relationships with his customers.
Jack(ie) will always be remembered for his many passions, including Carolina basketball, golf, landscaping and photography. His kindness continued to the very end of his life.
Funeral services will be held graveside on Sunday, January 24, at 2 p.m. at the Hebrew Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to a Parkinson's foundation.
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Elliott Solomon
January 17, 2025
I knew Jackie so very well. He was always a smile away with a "kind" voice. His brothers Kenneth and Bobbie were also very dear friends to me as a young man. I will always remember the Kriegsman family with great fondness and respect.
Keith Blake
January 24, 2021
Karen and Judy Kriegsman,
I´m sorry for your loss. The times that I interacted with your father/husband were always enjoyable. Loved that wry smile. God bless. Keith
Elliott Solomon MD
January 23, 2021
I will always remember Jackie with great fondness. He was a very special guy and loved people. The world is a better place because he was here.
Renee Rogers
January 23, 2021
Judy and Karen ~ my deepest condolences to you both. Karen I remember chatting with your Dad when I would come to house during our high school years...he was always so engaging and talkative. Cherish your memories and know that he loved you and knows how much you loved him.
Love you both,
Renee
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