Jerome Garfunkel

We meet in Italy during the 90's. Doctor Cobol was and still is an example to me. A very special person i will never forget.

I met Jerry because of COBOL. We served on a ANSI standards committee together in the 80s. At the end of a business trip in the NE, Jerry invited me to go up to Litchfield with him for a weekend. We had one of the most amusing, appalling and memorable experiences of my life. I was thinking about that on a road trip this weekend and decided to look for him. I hope his passing was easy.

Had some great motorcycle adventures with Jerry. The best was a breakfast in Litchfield Connecticut after we 'prepared' for breakfast. Went to the diner- about 15 minutes in Jerry pulled the waitress aside and said 'can you change that from wheat toast to rye'. Waitress says 'You haven't ordered yet'. Doh

Jerry (aka Doctor COBOL) Garfunkel is someone who I respect and miss. You helped to make the world a better place.

Jerry, thank you for keeping the faith with COBOL for all these years. Your voice is missed, and you are remembered.

Jerry, I'll miss the bike rides, the conversations, the joys and sorrows we shared over the years. Rest in Peace. I hear the all ride Hogs in Heaven.

Many of the old crowd at Micro Focus have very fond memories of Jerry. Weve gathered some together from colleagues past and present which we hope you all enjoy reading here on our Corporate blogpost https://blog.microfocus.com/jerome-garfunkel-remembered/

A wonderful colleague and friend - so much FUN working with Jerry! Lively and delightful conversation filled with curiosity and such good humor. Heartfelt condolences to the family and Rest in Peace Jerry, Alan

Always with an inviting smile, friendly hugs, and warm heart! I thank you for the stories!

We lost one of our lifelong friends, last Saturday. It's like losing a brother. There can be no replacements. Keeping the unbreakable bonds of friendship alive, among us that go on, and keeping those cherished memories in our thoughts and on our lips will, hopefully, help us cope. Rest in Peace, our Dear Friend. Someday we will meet again and - SIT ON THE CURB, ON SUMMER DAYS, WHILE DECIDING ON WHAT WE SHOULD DO TOMORROW,

We will miss the man always behind the lense.

My friend so far so close and colleague of COBOL. Me Georges LEWIN think about you and my wife Arlette and Valerie and David. All my family cannot forget you. you are in our heart. Angie I think about you and I remember when your father spoke about you an my Valerie. bye bye the poet of Cobol you stay in my heart always. The LEWIN of PARIS mail : [email protected]