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for GERALD SISK
Barbara Burns
January 8, 2024
A great man gone too soon. Still miss his presentation of his infinite knowledge of gemstones.
Tuesday Lobert
January 20, 2023
It's hard to believe that its been ten years since the gemstone world lost a great man. Every time I log into JTV I miss the way it used to be and seeing Jerry's smiling face and energetic passion about gemstones. I still have the letter he sent with a Tanzanite I bought. May God bless and continue to watch over his family and the legacy he left behind. God bless everyone.
Barbara Burns
January 10, 2023
Learned so much about gemstones from Mr Sisk. He was great with the JTV viewers and his walk on specials. Still miss him today. He will always be remembered.
Donna Diamond
February 13, 2013
Jerry, I never met you, but you were always a welcomed guest in my living room while watching JTV...What you built, and how you built it is a monument to you whose ethics and values spoke in volumes through your tireless work. You will be missed in many circles. My deepest sympathy to your close and extended family.
Sherrill Brown
February 3, 2013
I have followed Jerry since he and bob were first on ACN in front of a black curtain. Spoke to Jerry and truly enjoyed him as well as his knowledge. There will be a big empty spot here and a bright sparkly spot in heaven. Condolences to his family and friends.
Mary McGregor
January 23, 2013
It is obvious to all of us who love JTV that Jerry Sisk was essential to this great channel. Thank you Jerry for your passion, hard work, and drive to get the rest of us engaged with an interest in gems. You did a magnificent job and it is very apparent you were much loved. May you rest in God's peace.
Carole E. Simmons
January 23, 2013
Goodbye Jerry. My deepest condolences to your family and JTV family. Rest in peace.
Melinda Schmidt
January 20, 2013
Darn it Jerry! I had hoped to attend the next time y'all had classes and wanted to meet you and all the JTV staff and hosts. I had planned a specail greeting, just for you. "pleasure to meet you Mr. Sisk, you're the man with rocks in his head!" Now, after many years of JTV watching, I have gems, jewelry and rocks everywhere too. Thank you for your enthusiasm, caring and joy. You are missed already.
January 20, 2013
I never had the privilege of meeting Jerry but I felt like he was a friend. I loved watching & learning about gem stones & I will treasure his book. God bless
January 20, 2013
I have been watching jtv since the beginning. Jerry was an inspitation to so many of us. We loved his knowledge and excitement about gemstones. it is shocking to lose him so young. God bless all family.. BC
Cynthia Bennett
January 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry Sisk. He played a huge part in stimulating my interest not only in jewelry but of the beauty of gemstones. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and employees.
Kimberlee Swan-McCool
January 19, 2013
Sending warm hugs to the Sisk and JTV families. Though I did not know Mr. Sisk personally, I watched him on his Jewelry channel. I felt he had such a warm, happy presence. And grateful appreciated his knowledge and love of sharing it. He is truly one man who made his corner of this world a brighter, happier place.
January 19, 2013
As a long time customer of J.T.V.,Mr.Sisk has given gems and jewelry lovers a wealth of information.My deepest sympathy to the family.God Bless.
Virginia Martinez
January 19, 2013
Jerry you brought so much joy to this world through your love of gemstones.May God bless you and give peace to your loved ones.
cathy saunders
January 18, 2013
My thoughts and prays go to his family. God bless. I knew Gerry when he and his family lived in Keyport. Cathy Saunders from Wayne New Jersey.
Denise Spooner
January 18, 2013
I did not know Mr. Sisk personally, but as a member of the vast group of people who watch and purchase from J.T.V., I wish to extend my condolences to his family, friends, and professional co-workers. I am sure he will be deeply missed along with the knowledge and creativity he brought to J.T.V.
Cindy Hampton
January 18, 2013
Jerry will be missed by so many he has touched more people than he will ever know, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and jtv family. I know he was like a father to several people. He is up there finding all the unexplored gems in heaven and can't wait to tell us all about them when we see him again. RIP Jerry.
JANET BONANNO NEW YORK
January 18, 2013
Jerry you are the REAL GEM. MAY THE WHITE LIGHT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SURROUND YOU AND ALL WHOSE LIVES YOU SO TENDERLY TOUCHED. GOD BLESS.
January 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Janice Smith
January 17, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy during your time of loss.
Paula Sawyer
January 17, 2013
I have worked for Jerry as his executive assistant for the past 5 years. He was not only my boss, but my mentor and dear friend. I will be forever changed with your passing, but your legacy will live on in my heart.
Enjoy all the majestic wonder and beauty of heaven, Jerry. There are none more deserving.
Cheryl Smith
January 16, 2013
Oh, how you will be missed by your adoring JTV Family. I never met you, but I can only imagine that you were needed more for gem finds in heaven amongst the stars. Survive without your enthusiasm, we will by remembering yours but it's not going to be easy.
Thanks for the gift and joy of gemology that you gave to so many of us so graciously. This is the true legacy that you have imparted to each and everyone of us. You lit the light in us all. Your passion for gems, joy of life, and faith in your fellow human beings were all obvious on air! Bless you Jerry! Rest in Peace! Hopefully, I'll see heaven...guess I'll have to live up to your high standards!!!
To your family and friends, I cannot begin to imagine your loss. Know that you that walked with an angel on earth. A rare treasure, and you will meet up with him again. As long as you remember him, he is truly never really gone, just temporarily out of sight. He was definitely exceptional!
Becky Bell
January 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy. Heaven has a new member in the Heavenly Band, and I'm sure Morris Bagwell greeted him with open arms. He will be missed.
Celeste Lawson
January 16, 2013
My deep and sincere condolences go out to the Sisk family, and to Jerry Sisk's JTV family. While I never met Mr. Sisk, I can say JTV entered my life during one of my most troubled times, and served (continues to serve) as a very important aspect of my life. I am honored to own his most recent publication, and through his work and that of JTV, I am cultivating a new and evolving interest in gemology. In reading Mr. Sisk's obituary, I also realized we share a deep love and appreciation for the arts and for giving to our community. As a fan of JTV and admirer of Mr. Sisk's talent and contributions to both our domestic and international cultures, I share in the sadness that is being experienced as a result of his sudden and unexpected passing. Clearly, not only was he cherished in his home, but his presence was as asset to his profession and to his community. He will be missed by many. His life represents a model that we should all strive to achieve in our own way.
Sincere condolences,
Celeste Lawson
Trace and Sonya Belcher
January 16, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy during your time of loss.
Darlene Riggs
January 16, 2013
I never met you, but, I enjoyed watching and learning from you when you were on air at JTV. I will miss seeing and learning more from you. You will be greatly missed. God bless your family - remember all the good times he brought to you.
Mike & Brenda Upchurch
January 16, 2013
Jerry will greatly missed by many at JTV. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
January 16, 2013
From the Whitfield family
in Knoxville Tn.
January 16, 2013
My family and I never got to meet you but
because of jtv and you we all have a love for gem stones, from our family to yours our thoughts and prayers are with you. The good lord chose a good one to do a little more work in heaven for him.
Allison Ring
January 15, 2013
I was truly shocked when I heard this announced on JTV. Mr. Sisk was so much loved by so many and of course I never met him but as an avid JTV customer, I admired his accomplishments and was struck by how much he seemed to be loved by his employees. What a huge loss. My sincerest sympathies to all his family, friends and associates and the Knoxville area for losing such an important citizen.
Michele Tachavirat
January 15, 2013
M y condolences to the Sisk Family and to Jerry's Family at JTV. Having been watching and a customer since near the beginning,I have always enjoyed listening to Jerry speak about gems . It was because of his infectious happiness when speaking of gems , that i chose to return to school and have been taking more classless on gems starting for my GIA standing. I know he is up with the angels watching down on all of us,Sure that he will still give a little nudge to keep us learning about the world of gems.He will sorely be missed by one and all.God Bless to all.
Karen Neel
January 15, 2013
I am so sad that he is gone. If it wasn't for him and Bill starting JTV. I would not have known anything about gemstones and where they came from. I was hoping to meet him sometime this year but now I will meet him in heaven where he is looking down on us and smiling.
God Bless you Jerry for the wonderful work you have done in educating the world about gemstones. I will pray for your family and friends that God will be a comfort to them in this time of great sorrow.
Tuesday Lobert
January 15, 2013
My heart sank and sadness overwhelmed me when I heard the news of Jerry's sudden passing. Thanks to Jerry and his vision a whole new world and passion for gemstones opened up to me. I have since earned my AJP and next will be my GG. My prayers and condolences to his wife Karen and all of the Sisk family and friends. R.I.P. Jerry.
Barbara Burns
January 15, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. He will leave his legacy on his love and knowledge of gems to millions. I enjoyed watching JTV and his recent book on gems and the industry. My heart goes out to his immediate family and his JTV family and I will keep all in my prayers. He will be greatly missed.
Kate Bailey
January 15, 2013
Can't believe that the vibrant and entertaining man I sat next to at the Gem-A conference dinner in London only 2 months ago is no longer with us. Condolences to Karen and the rest of the family
Dr Kate Bailey
DONNA KEMP
January 15, 2013
Like everyone else I too am shocked by the passing of Jerry Sisk. I am praying for his wife and family. And to his family at JTV I know he will be so missed
.He was the one to tell me all about Tanzanite and the beauty of this gem. I have so much jewelry from JTV, but I wear my tanzanite ring all the time. That ring will now have a very special place not just on my hand but heart. May God bless and lift up everyone in the JTV family. Sincerely, The Kemps
Jane Deyo
January 15, 2013
Jane Deyo
January 15, 2013
Like my mother, Jerry is in a better place. Praying for family and friends.
Susan Hady
January 15, 2013
Bless the Sisk family at this time; Jerry taught me much about gems and their origin. His passion was obvious. May you know that he touched many like myself.
Donna Petty
January 14, 2013
You are all in my prayers. Such a loss for us left here on earth, but a beatiful gem to Our Father.
Harvey & Mick Doane
January 14, 2013
Please know, all Jerry's family & friends who are so shocked and saddened by his passing, you are being lifted up to the Lord who is able to keep you in His perfect peace. Our hearts are with you.
terrie crawford
January 14, 2013
So very sad for you loss;praying God will look over you and provide you the comfort and strength you need.
January 14, 2013
Wishing peace and comfort for Mr. Sisk's family and friends. God bless him and all of you. Melissa Wester
chris traczyk
January 14, 2013
jerry is wearing his beloved hawaiian shirt digging around in never before seen rough yelling "whoa, there's even more garnet and feldspar colors...."
Billie Moore
January 14, 2013
Karen, my prayers are with you and the family. I met Jerry many years ago when he came to the office and brought some jewery so show us. I know he will be greatly missed by so many people. We will pray that God will give you peace and comfort to get you through the months to come.
Wendy & Rick McGee
January 14, 2013
Huge loss for the gemology industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry's family.
Ed Finley
January 14, 2013
Karen,
Sorry to hear of Jerry's homegoing. Will be praying for you and your family. May God give you His 'New Grace' in days ahead. May a few words of the song 'No More Night' be a comfort as well. No more tears, never crying again and praises to the great "I Am" we will live in the light of the risen Lamb. Sincerly, Ed & Helen Finley
Colleen Auerbach
January 14, 2013
I have bought from Jewelry Television for several years. I always appreciated Jerry when he was on the show, as you never knew what "gems of information" he was going to share. I'm so sorry to his family and his many friends. He really knew his gems and his excitement was contagious. I will miss him personally.
Janice McMillan
January 14, 2013
Jerry you will always be in our hearts here at JTV we will miss you and it will not be the same without you here. The knowledge of many years in the business will continue to shine thru with what you taught employees & customers around the world! Rest in peace!
Sandra Peterson
January 14, 2013
I wish Jerry's family the most sincere sympathy.Jerry will really be missed.I have been with jtv for six years the shopping is great thanks a lot to Jerry.May he rest in peace.Sandra Peterson
Lola Ogden
January 14, 2013
Jerry will be greatly missed, I have been watching JTV for many years. Jerry was a host back then and the hosts would talk back and forth and it was so friendly, just like they were in your own home. I've seen this company grow and grow. They are intitled to everything they now have. I am sure it is sucessful because of Jerry's wonderful personality helped a lot. My thoughts and prayers go to all his family and friends.
Robin Bell
January 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I was a member of the Jewelry Television family for four years. My thoughts are with Jerry's family and friends and with my Jewelry Television Family.
Donna Butler
January 14, 2013
To the Sisk Family:
I did not know him personally. I am just a customer. But he made me feel like a member of his personal family every time he came on air. I learned so much abut gemstones that I could go into a jewelry shop with my gemstone(s)and have a piece of jewelry custom made. HE gave me that knowledge. and for that I am forever grateful. He will greatly be missed.
Kathy Rancilio
January 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I have been a customer for many years and have learned much from him. He will be missed.
Carolyn Burt
January 14, 2013
Jerry was one of God's gems and a treasure that will be missed. l met him last year and what a gentleman he was. May God bless his family and his many friends.
Teresa Alexander
January 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers sre with all of Mr. Sisk's family. God bless aad comfort all of you.
Monteen McCord
January 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been a customer for years and Jerry helped to make it possible for the average woman to sparkle without breaking the bank.
January 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss!!! He will be greatly missed by many, many people!!!! I only met him twice, but he seemed like such a wonderful, caring and enthusiastic person!!!
January 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry inspired so many.
Joseph-Michael Crockett
January 14, 2013
I never got to meet Jerry in person but I sure did learn to really like him and to respect his incredible wealth of knowledge about everything gemstones.
I already miss you Jerry and I will pray for and your family.
Thanks for making our world so beautiful and colorful...
Tommy Roberts
January 14, 2013
He leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. I shall always remember one piece of advice he told me. He told me to never stop educating yourself. And I never will.
Sharon Lawson
January 14, 2013
God bless you and give you peace
Barbara Hart
January 14, 2013
Like you Jerry, I found a love for stones as a child...You through the years have increased that love with much valuable information. Thank you for your education of the earth's most beautiful treasures. R.I.P. Jerry.
Benjamin Frazer
January 14, 2013
Karen and family. I met Jerry almost 11 years ago when I came to JTV. He was a friend and a mentor and taught me more about Gems than I learned in my GG courses. He will be sorely missed and my wife Kathy and I extend our most sincere condolences.
monik riley
January 14, 2013
thank you for opening up the world of Gemstones to me I will always grateful for your infinite wisdom and knowledge of Gemstones and how you enlighten millions of people all over the world Rest In Peace.
Valorie Martin
January 14, 2013
I am sorry for this tremendous loss. I cried when I read the email. Jerry was a genuine jewel of a man. I am so grateful I was able to thank him in person at the Gem Lover's Conference for his help over the years. He personally selected gems and sent them with a personal note. For a man with such knowledge and power; he was humble, generous, and accessible. It was my birthday and Jerry had someone run and get a huge piece of pink tourmaline rough for me to hold and photograph. He was proud of his lovely wife, Karen, who he introduced to our class. My prayers are for her, the family and his coworkers to find peace and healing. We will remember him popping out from backstage with a “Jerry's special”, and seeing his delight in the hosts reacting to a fantastic gem treat. The whole conference was such a gift and when I asked him what motivated him, he shared his Faith with me. I know he will be rejoicing with the angels on streets paved with gold and crowns laden with jewels. He has made his last trip, and he will be at home in Heaven.
Kristie Chambers
January 14, 2013
We will all miss you at JTV
Kristie Chambers
January 14, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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