Jerrold Keimach

Jerrold Keimach obituary, Newberry, SC

Jerrold Keimach

Jerrold Keimach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitaker Funeral Home - Chapin on Jan. 29, 2025.

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Jerrold (Jerry) Keimach, age 78 of Chapin, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Born July 30, 1946, in Chelsea, MA he was the son of the late Samuel Keimach and Matilda Klein Keimach. He was married for 51 years to his wife and the love of his life Roberta Susan Keimach. He was an electrician for General Electric during a 28 year career. Jerry spent his life focused on his greatest joy – his family. He and Roberta lived life to the fullest, enjoying traveling on cruises and taking special trips with their grandchildren. Jerry was known for his kind and giving spirit, he was the most generous and giving person one could meet. He is dearly loved and deeply missed.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Caputo (Tony) of Arlington, VA and their daughters Emma and Giuliana; his son, Brian Keimach (Sarah) of Chapin, SC and their daughters Layla and Lily; a brother, Philip Keimach (Kathleen) of Surprise, AZ and their sons David Keimach and Bradley Keimach; and a brother-in-law, Alan Leppo (Margie) of Wakefield, MA and their children Stephen Leppo, Amy Eckstein (Len), and Gregg Leppo (Marissa); great nieces Hazel Leppo, Alice Leppo, and Arlo Eckstein; In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Roberta just nine short months ago.
The family thanks the staff of Lexington Medical Center for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Medical Center at lexmed.com/giving.
Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family on his Tribute Wall.
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