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Ocean Township High School University of Pennsylvania

JERILYN KESSEL Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2009.

KESSEL--Jerilyn, raised in Ocean Township, NJ, passed away suddenly of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 6th. She was predeceased by her adoring father Arthur D. Kessel and her beloved cocker spaniel, Zoey. She is survived by her forever grieving mother Phyllis Kessel of Ocean Township, her brother Steven L. Kessel of Red Bank, NJ and her best friend Robert Olins. Jerilyn was an honor student both at Ocean Township High School and at the Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania, from which she graduated. She began her professional career as Director of Research at Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment, then as Director of Research at Showtime Network. Jerilyn was co-founder and senior analyst at Video Flash at Alexander & Associates, Senior Vice-President of Programming and Marketing of Entertainment Made Convenient (EMC3), and Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Research at American Interactive Media. More recently, she co-founded CENTRIS, a research organization focused on voice, video and data markets. Jerilyn was one of the foremost experts in strategic marketing for the entertainment industry and was a much trusted advisor to the "captains" of her industry. Funeral services will be private and have been entrusted to Bloomfield-Cooper Funeral Chapel in Ocean, NJ.

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Todd S

August 11, 2020

I had clearly lost touch with Jerilyn as I just found this out as I was looking her up. I worked with Jerilyn in 1998-1999 and helped her find her office space in Santa Monica. She was such a lovely and bright women- who loved her dog so much and was so kind and warm. I have many fond memories of Jerilyn and her memory lives on forever.

October 26, 2009

To Phyllis and Stevie:
Art and I just found out from Gloria C. about the loss of Jerilyn. We are both shocked and saddened to learn of it. Please accept our condolences.

Love,

Lynn (Fieldman) Miller

Rena Shectman

October 17, 2009

Jerilyn and I had a wonderful friendship. We met at Warner-Amex, and were lucky enough to work at Showtime together as well. As young women in NYC, we found kindred spirits and best friends at work, no less! We hung out after work frequently, worked out together, went to the beach. Oh how she loved going to the beach! She helped me prepare for my wedding, making all those decisions. When she lived in New York on the upper east side after her first stint in LA, we were also able to be together. I remember taking my kids over to her apartment across the street from the park, and my daughter Anna, played with Zoe.

As my life progressed to include husband, children, a move to Long Island, we kept in touch frequently. She and I enjoyed an absolutely wonderful friendship. I am shocked and so very, very sad.

My brilliant friend JK...

Paula Parisi

October 16, 2009

Jerilyn was an amazing person. Every studio executive owes her a debt of thanks for her brilliant analysis, particularly in the area of home video, which her numbers-crunching helped establish as serious business. The industry couldn't have had a better spokesperson.

Beyond her professional skills, which were formidible, she was a wonderful person: warm, witty and fun, generous and caring. She left an indelible impression on those who knew her, and for that reason, will never really be "gone." Love you, Jerilyn!

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Gino Frye

October 15, 2009

I am shocked by Jerilyn's passing. She was a great friend and a genius in the business world. We had planned on working together closely in the years to come. I have a special place in my heart for her because I have a son who was in Iraq in the Marine Corps. JK called me frequently to inquire if he was OK. I will miss her more than I can say. Que Dios te bendiga, Jerilyn.

Carrie Dieterich

October 14, 2009

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jerilyn for several years. She was enormously giving of her time, knowledge and compassion. She was a true generous spirit that will be greatly missed.

Maria LaMagra

October 13, 2009

OMIGOD. I am so saddened to learn about Jerilyn's passing. I had just reconnected with her about a month ago and we were trying to schedule a time to get together. So very very very sad. Please know that she was loved, respected and will be greatly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her. Maria LaMagra, Sherman Oaks, CA

Barbara Sisselman

October 13, 2009

I always said the best thing about my job was the times you met those special people who you immediately felt a bond with. Jerilyn was one of those special people and I will always remember her vivacious personaility, her strong shoulder that she so generously lent me so many times to lean on and her bigger than life smile.
Always in my heart,

Barbara Sisselman

Andrew Hagen

October 12, 2009

Jerilyn opened her office next to my Studios some seven years ago. I was fortunate enough to become her friend. She was always available for advice, giving her time and friendship generously. Her enthusiasm and knowledge were abundant. I will certainly miss our chats and her wonderful sense of humor. I am deeply saddened, Bless You JK.

Roy Salter

October 12, 2009

Possessing of a huge heart, sharp mind and great humor, JK represented the best of humanity; constantly seeing the possibility in things, sometimes frustrated by the reality of things, and always driven to make the world and all around her better. She will be terribly missed.

Sandi Wildman Padnos

October 12, 2009

I'm so saddened to learn of JK's passing. She loved to brainstorm on a white board, marker in hand. I'm just imagining a big white board with the title "JK's Core Competancies." The list we all could create would be endless --ranging from brilliant strategist to generous heart.

Victoria Kent Harris

October 12, 2009

Like everyone, I was shocked to read of Jerilyn's passing. Surely this couldn't be the same JK that I worked with years ago at Warner Amex, and later at Showtime.
Engaging, innovative, and enthusiastic about each and every project she became involved with.

Taken too soon.

Joshua Romm

October 12, 2009

My deepest condolences go out to Jerilyn's family and loved ones. Jerilyn and I have been working togehter and she became both a mentor to me in business and a friend. She was bright, kind and an inspiration to us all.

Stuart Halperin

October 11, 2009

I was shocked and so sorry to hear about Jerilyn's passing. Professionally, she was always generous with her time and offered perceptive and helpful feedback. And I liked Jerilyn personally, because of her kind heart. Although I did not know her very well, I will miss her.

Janice and Alan Glaser-Silverstone

October 11, 2009

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Jerilyn was the most brilliant star...larger than life,the truest of friends. Her presence was large and wonderful. She left us too soon...

Joyce and Ahmad Jafarbay

October 11, 2009

Jerilyn was the best neighbor one could imagine. She was the "wecoming committee" here and we lived next door to her for 4 years until we moved to another floor this year. My husband and I just heard this news Saturday and we are grief stricken. She was one of our very best friends. Our sympathy to her mother, Phillis, and all those close to her.
Joyce and Ahmad

Bob Alexander

October 9, 2009

I was struck, saddened and disheartened to learn of Jerilyn's passing. She continues in my memory as an energetic, brilliant, lively person, whose influence continues in my life. Jerilyn and I co-founded a great research project and she led it for several years. My heart felt condolences to her mother and friends.

October 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always for this tragic loss.

Mike, Alexis,Denise, Lauren,Darryl and John

Steve Bradbury

October 9, 2009

I'm sooooo sorry to hear about Jerilyn's passing from a colleague. I knew her professionally for many years and as a guest speaker in my UCLA program. She was a perceptive, vibrant futurist who loved to share her knowledge and insights. She will be missed by many people, including myself.

October 9, 2009

My sincerest and deepest condolences to Jerilyn's family and all of us who loved her. We have lost a great soul who had a beautiful heart. So special, so smart and too young to leave us. I valued her friendship and undaunted support and am indeed so lucky to have had JK in my life. I will miss her immeasurably. Lee Helper (Los Angeles, Ca)

Jan Saxton

October 9, 2009

JK and I had a professional relationship that lasted for many years. I always enjoyed talking and working with her. We were, in many ways, kindred spirits. Although we never met in person, our phone conversations gradually deepened, going from strictly professional to very personal. I grieved with her when she lost Zoe, and I grieve for her passing now, so suddenly and much too soon. My heart goes out to her mother, brother and friends.

Jay Palmer

October 9, 2009

What a truly tragic loss for Jerilyn's family and friends. May you have only wonderful memories of your time together and, in this, may she be with you always.

Geoffrey Tully

October 9, 2009

In an industry with great diversity and continual change, JK was a constant: insightful, enthusiastic, and always available ... to listen, to comment, to assess, to strategize, and to support.

Jerilyn was ever the professional; but more significantly, she was a good and faithful friend.

I know that I am not alone in saying that she will be sorely missed.

Gloria Woodward

October 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Richard Sowa

October 9, 2009

I am heartbroken and deeply in grief over the passing of my friend and neighbor Jerilyn.

For our 20 years, she has been a trusted business confidant and a generous and giving soul.

Thank you Jerilyn for your many enrichments to my life, which are priceless and eternal.

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