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GERALD M. "JERRY" ROBBINS
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Dena Robbins
September 3, 2019
I was married to Jerry, (the guy with the diamond in his beard) for 61 long and wonderful years. I wouldn't have traded or changed a minute and he truly was a really special human being - my love, my pillar of support, truly a guy larger than life, and my best friend. And I was his best friend.
I want to thank each and every person who added to his obituary.you have made our family so grateful that you have all recognized what a gem he was, even from miles and oceans away. THANK YOU!!
Dena Robbins
Jeremy Rosenblatt
June 26, 2018
Jeremy Rosenblatt from London having heard of Dena's bereavement recently through cousin Maureen send Dena with his partner Ian/Franklin our love and thank her and Gerry both for the lovely time we spent with them in Philadelphia during summer a few years ago and believe that Dena despite this sadness will remain VERY beautiful nevertheless XXXX
Chris Mason
April 29, 2018
My Condolences; I remember Jerry from our days at Cheltenham Playhouse and his baritone voice on their store commercials on TV
Mitchel Robbins
April 24, 2018
So so sorry to hear of Jerrys passing, thoughts and prayers go out to the Robbins Family
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Terry Chandler
April 24, 2018
Godspeed, my friend. You were an inspiration to me my entire career and, I believe, one of the smartest and most talented Jewelers of your generation. All love to Dena and the kids.
April 23, 2018
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a true Philadelphia icon. I bought my engagement ring from him in the 1980's. I always think of him when I pass Jeweler's Row.
Brenda & Ira Tishk
April 23, 2018
Dena, my sister Davida told me about Jerry. We are so sorry. Our condolences to you and the family.
Allan & Maxine Endy
April 23, 2018
Dear Dena and family,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. I know that you will find comfort in the many memories of your years together.
April 22, 2018
You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Marilyn & Jay Wilde
April 21, 2018
So sorry to read about Jerry's passing. Our condolences to Dena and the family. We will miss him the next time the Rabinowitz cousins get together. Our memories go way back to our teenage years when we lived in Wilmington over 40 years ago.
John Murphy
April 21, 2018
Hello Dena, Jason and family. My heart goes out to you. May you find comfort with family and friends as you celebrate his life. John
Gloria. Nathan
April 21, 2018
Darling Dena.....always one of my favorite people.....sad to hear of your loss.....your beautiful family will give you support and strength needed ... bless you all.... Gloria Nathan
Joanne Davidow
April 21, 2018
Jerry was such a force of personality. A big, smart man with a great voice and a loving wife. Condolences to Dena and the family!
Martin Hain (Peterson)
April 21, 2018
Wow, stunning to get this news. My heart goes out to all of the Robbins clan, he will be missed. I looked up to him as a father figure at times when I was first starting out in Philly. Great guy, great sense of humor and smart as a whip!
Jeffrey Debs
April 21, 2018
Jerry was a true visionary and innovator who in large part and with his marketing talents and business savy helped shape Philadelphia's Jewelers Row.
As well he developed systems which to this day are emulated by others helping to lead them to success and growth. Someone else here referred to Jerry as a force of nature. I couldn't agree more.
To Gordon, Jason and the rest of the Robbins family, my condolences to you during this tough time.
Eileen Wapner
April 21, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss, Jerry was always so kind and what a great personality! His memory will be forever in our hearts.
Carole Stamps
April 21, 2018
So,sorry to hear about Jerrys passing. His sense of humor and his voice will be missed
Kate Peterson
April 21, 2018
Godspeed, Jerry. You have been an inspiration to many!
Wally Hartman
April 20, 2018
My love and deep heartfelt condolences to the entire Robbins. Famaly, and what Sally Hartman said...
Sally Hartman
April 20, 2018
Jerry Robbins was my mentor, he was the greatest person I could have ever hoped to meet in this lifetime. I am 'somebody ' because of people like Jerry Robins and I will be in dept of gratitude for all eternity. He left his spirit and the many things he taught me when we last spoke and not a day goes by that I don't use something I learned from Jerry. My heartfelt condolences to the Robbins Family, I love you all.
Joy Robbins
April 20, 2018
We will miss you
Ted Gravenhorst
April 20, 2018
Dena, Gail and I are saddened beyond belief. We have missed seeing you here in Florida, and we extend our deepest symapathies to you and the family. Jerry was a treasure and and a joy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Howard Laderman
April 20, 2018
I knew Gerry from elementary school in Philadelphia. Im saddened to learn of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family loved ones and friends.
Janice Forte
April 20, 2018
Jerry Robbins was a big man with an even bigger heart. He and Dena were always so welcoming to me and Buzz. From our early college days to giving me my first big person job. You were kind , generous and taught me an awful lot. You were a force of nature and will be dearly missedā¤
Alice Jackson
April 20, 2018
Dear Dena...our deepest condolences to you and your family. We enjoyed getting to know our Philadelphia cousins, even though later in life. We all treasure the written family history Jerry shared with us. I'm sure my dad and Diane were there to greet him. Much love to you. Reading the lovely tributes to Jerry proves what a mensch he was. May his memory be a blessing to you all.
Alice (Rabinowitz)
Debbie Dresslove
April 20, 2018
Myles and I are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I have so many fond memories of Jerry at family gatherings when we lived back east. Sending love and hugs to Dena and the whole family.
Mark Mishon
April 20, 2018
We mourn the loss of our cousin Jerry - fun, talented and supportive and always the life and soul of all international family gatherings who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Wishing Dena and all the family a long life. Love the Mishons
Ed Pressman
April 20, 2018
We were friends when we were kids. Hung out at Chelsea in Atlantic City. Was so much fun. So sorry that he passed away
Crystal Ayres
April 20, 2018
Jerry you were one the best and most encouraging bosses Ive ever had. The tools you instilled within me have been absolutely invaluable. You will be missed.
Martin Hyman
April 20, 2018
Jerry will be missed by all who knew him.
He made his mark not only in the retail jewelry business but he will be remembered as a real gentleman.
Our deepest condolences to Dena and his entire family.
Fondly,
Marty and Fran Hyman
Marshall Littman
Ken Wesler
April 20, 2018
I have very fond memories of Jerry. He was a wonderful man, and talented actor.
Lisa Frame
April 20, 2018
What a very sad day. Jerry taught me everything I know about the jewelry industry. The true Philadelphia icon. My heartfelt condolences are with all of you. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sean McIlhenny
April 20, 2018
Jerry...
Larger than life in both stature and style.. you were truly one of a kind. You were a teacher and mentor that always had your eye on that prize... always "selling the sizzle", a great boss, and whenever I needed it, you were a friend to confide in. You and I have had a few long talks on religion, family and the meaning that we find in our lives as we make our way through... and I've taken away lessons that have and will continue to change the way I take on life. For That, I will always be grateful.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your beautiful family. Rest Easy my Friend
Lori Weiss
April 20, 2018
I am so sad to learn of Jerrys death. It was an honor to work with him and get to know the Robbins family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dean Markman
April 20, 2018
Truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was an amazing man. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
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Kittura Dior
April 20, 2018
Jerry really was a GEM! I was privileged and lucky enough to work at Robbins 8th and Walnut in the 1990's and Jerry took me - really all of us employees - under his wing. He was a genius at marketing and sales, developing a master plan to make the sales of diamonds more transparent to customers which was the total opposite of what other jewelers did - then and still now - in selling diamonds with a microscope instead of just a loupe.
Jerry never rested on his success and was always striving to do better. For some employees, his penchant for change and innovation was a challenge to keep up with, but for me, it was an environment in which I felt "engaged" (haha) and in which I thrived.
He had a great and quirky sense of humor. Tall and with a deep resonant voice he did his own commercials with humor and style.
In my years since I left the company, and especially in places I've worked since leaving, I'd find myself in a situation time and again where Jerry would pop into my mind, as would the lessons I learned from him. I was so very lucky to have worked with him and to get to know so many of you in your family.
As we go through life, it's inevitable that we lose people as time passes. It's never easy to say goodbye, but one of the things that comfort me often is to refocus my attention on the time and memories of the past, to be so very thankful that I had the great fortune of being in the presence of someone who was so very special.
Condolences to the family. Gordon, Skosh, Jason, Mindy and Dena. To Ron and Toni To the grandchildren and other family members. He was such a great blessing as a mentor and teacher in my life. He's one that I can list as a credit with my professional development. He was also a person I considered a friend.
Sincere condolences for your loss. He was a genuinely good man.
Doris Abrams
April 20, 2018
Jerry was a dear friend and a super caring boss. He was an icon on jewlers row
One of the best marketing men I ever met. May you be at peace. It was an honor to be in your life.
Vicki and Todd Lewis
April 20, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father! He was an amazing man with the personality and zest for life like no other. He was a true Philadelphia icon and a kind and generous soul. He made a tremendous impact on my life!! We are sending you love and prayers during this difficult time.
April 20, 2018
So sorry for your incredible loss, Gordo, to you and your family. Much love. -Traci Kloss
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