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for Jerome Zerfass
Dick Demyan
January 17, 2019
I remember... his face is as fresh today as it was when we grew up together
Dick Demyan.
Jerome Stephan
January 22, 2013
Went to school with Jerry, played sports with Jerry,had alot of laughs with Jerry.i'm sure he's on heavens varsity team. He's the best.
Rita Funke nee Krajczar
January 21, 2013
Dear Bob,
I remember Jerry, you & Sammy Weiss so well. Jerry was the first boy to steal a kiss. It was a surprise when the kids in the neighborhood were playing hide and seek. Have thought of you both over the years.
Rita
January 20, 2013
One of my childhood friends. I lived across the alley in Kistler Row on Third Street and think of Jerry and his Mother often. I wished we could have seen each other when we "grew up."
Thinking of you,
Annette Schuler Paukovitz
Judi Kresge Nakamaru Class of '65
January 17, 2013
I remember Jerome very well and hearing about his loss while in college in Philadelphia.
I too have visited him on the Wall among others there I have known. Blessings from my home in Hawaii and a heart full of gratitude for his sacrifice.
Kathleen Schuyler Smith
January 17, 2013
I graduated with Jerry from Liberty High School. While visiting the Wall in DC I found Jerry's name and was so very proud that I knew him. Rest in Peace.
Ted Carls
January 17, 2013
Dear Bob, I had the oportunity to play baseball from knee hi to high school years, playing against both you and playing together with you and Jerry on some all star teams.
I can never forget my seniior year at AHS when I pitching a no hitter for 5 2/3 inning (in those years we played 9 inning) when Jerry came up and drove a ball into the gap for a stand up double. When I got the ball back, I looked at Jerry and saw this big smile, as to say, gotta buddy. He was an outstanding baseball and football player. If I ever wanted for someone be a teammate, it would have beem Jerry.
Bob, in last three years, I have lost two of my older brothers.They never leave your heart,as I can see that Jerry never left your heart since Jan 16, 1967.
January 17, 2013
In remembrance of Jerry Zerfass, may he
rest in peace...I grew up in North Cata.,
his brother Robt. was more my age, & our
mothers were good friends, we lived across from the St. Andrew's Church on 3rd st. & the Zerfass family were on
Eugene St. across from the bridge from Hokendauqua. I have many fond memories
visiting with them as a youngster. Once
again, I am so sorry. I remember, their
mom's name was Rosie. My E-Mail address
is [email protected] have a picture of
us all @Robert's birthday party...
Maryann (Hodes) Stauffer
January 16, 2013
Jerry and I were members of the LHS class of "65", though we did not travel in the same circles. I am grateful to be remembering him this day but let us not forget the other member of the LHS class of "65" who also lost their lives in Vietnam: Anthony Belletti, Richard Lynn, Jack
Derrico and Michael Yartmyk. They are not forgotten!
a Marine Corps mom, and her son
January 16, 2013
Although we have never met, the story I'm about to share is very true and I am extremely humbled and moved to be relating it to Jerome's family. I visited The Wall in DC for the very first time back in 2010,accompanied by my son,a Marine Corps Sgt.and veteran of Afghanistan, his first visit as well.We both agreed that in order for our Wall visit to have "meaning" for us, we would need to "connect" with a soldier there, but we knew of no one.We decided to go to the Wall directory to see if we could find a boy with a hometown from the Lehigh Valley, this would be our soldier, this would bring meaning to our visit.We scanned several pages and there we found Bethlehem,PA, and our soldier's name, Jerome Zerfass. As we walked the Wall, looking for Jerome, the emotion was overpowering, and when we reached Jerome's name, my son and I both broke into tears.Since that time, we have been to the Wall on many many occassions, since my son now works in DC and we visit quite often. And I just want you to know that we always stop at Jerome"s name to say a silent prayer for him and his family and to thank him for his sacrifice. And although we have never met, I feel very blessed to be able to tell your family that your loved one Jerome, is our Wall Angel. May he always feel near to you in your hearts.
Tommy
January 16, 2013
Condolences to the family....I knew Jerry from the old hood in Catty. Many found memories of Him and Bob teaching me how to play football the first time, on the lawn of the hotel across the street. It was Jerry who gave me my first black eye.[by accident]. I was so proud to see his success as an athlete. I have miss him dearly.
Michael Sersen
January 16, 2013
Jerry was the type of guy you will never forget. He always had a smile to greet you. May he rest in peace in Heaven above
George Grund
January 16, 2013
Bob, Jerry and his sacrifice are well remembered. I'll never forget the day you (student teaching in my sixth grade class) brought your brother in to talk to us - total excitement.
Dick Demyan
January 16, 2013
He was part of our childhood. We will never forget him or his Mom and brother Bob. Chocolate tastykake cupcakes, CMP's at the Rainbow Parlor...
Joe Mikoli
January 16, 2013
This past summer visited the The Wall in DC and saw Jerry's name on it. He is in good company with other soldiers
Jim & Marcella Henninger
January 16, 2013
A beautiful rememberance of Jerry. We went to school with him & we will always remember the laughter he brought to everyone. May his soul rest in peace. God Bless
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