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Gerald "Jerry" Markowitz

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Gerald Markowitz Obituary

Bush, LA - Gerald "Jerry" Markowitz, died January 2, 2016, at the age of 61 in his home in Bush LA. Jerry attended grade school and high school in Queens, NY. He graduated from Queens College with a BS in Geology and from the University of Kentucky with an MS in Geology. Upon graduation, he began work in the oil industry as a Petroleum Geologist for Texaco and later with Chevron upon their merger with Texaco. He was planning on retiring in the Summer of 2016 but leaves his work early with 36 1/2 years of service. Jerry 's favorite hobbies were rock and mineral collecting and wood working-- especially wood turning. He was a founding and lifetime member of the Bayou Wood Turners Club. He was the club's photographer and newsletter editor. He was also very active in the St. Tammany Woodworkers Guild, being the club's secretary, photographer, and newsletter editor. Jerry leaves behind his wife and best friend, Lila Salvatore. They were married for over 31 years. He also leaves his mother Sylvia Markowitz of Bayside, Queens, NY; a brother Mark Markowitz of NJ (Linda); a nephew, Michael Markowitz; his dear Aunt Rose Tanchefsky; his Aunt Edith Mark of Plymouth, Mass.; and many cousins. Private graveside services will be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Watertown, Ct., There is no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main St., Watertown, CT. In lieu of flowers, plants, or food, please send donations in his memory to any of these charities that Jerry had chosen: University of Kentucky Geofund, supporting general department needs including undergrad and graduate scholarships; University of Kentucky Haynes Field Trip Scholarship Fund; Walter S. Newman Memorial Scholarship fund at Queens College of the City of New York; AAPG Foundation L. Austin Weeks Undergrad fund; or the AAW Educational Opportunity Grant, to provide funding for woodturning related classes, and equipment for individual woodturners and students. To leave an online message, please visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Markowitz

16 Entries

Donny West

August 25, 2021

Jerry and I were kids together in Bayside. He´s the second from our little group to pass away, "Flake" being the first. We probably last saw each other around 1970. I heard through a mutual friend that his mom is 94 and still lives in Bayside. Sending my condolences to his friends and family.

Gail & Garry Zirkle

February 16, 2016

Rest in Peace, Jerry! Heaven is a beautiful residence to await the presence of those who will one day be with you again.

Jim Pierce Jr

January 22, 2016

I am a fairly new member of the Bayou Wood Turners and only knew Jerry for a short time. At the meetings, he was a man of few words but he never stopped working the entire time of the meeting. We got to watch and do demos, learn things and do things and all the while he was behind the scene taking photos of all of the gallery items one by one and taking pictures of other things going on in the meeting pretty much until the meeting was over. Then he would some how find the time with all the other things he was doing to do our newsletter, keeping all of us up to date on everything that was going on in the club. So as little time as I had to know him you can see that he was a caring, very hardworking person that loved what he was doing. I know things won't be the same at the meetings anymore without seeing him in the corner of my eye snapping photos, all for us. Thank You Jerry for your hard work and dedication to the club. You will be missed. God Bless your family.

Suzanne Valois

January 16, 2016

René, the children and I are very sorry for your loss. The news came to us as a shock. We will pray for you and hope that God will help you through this difficult time. Take care ! xx

Ted Kunz

January 8, 2016

Lila, my heart goes out to you at this very sad time. I worked with Jerry for many years at Texaco in New Orleans and will always remember him as a great geologist, a true oil finder, and one of the finest co-workers I have ever had. I will also never forget the incredible, homemade holiday cookies that you and Jerry so generously shared each year. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Mark Sunwall

January 7, 2016

If I had to pick one word to describe Jerry it would be - Mensch - Yiddish for a person of integrity and honor; someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. It was a great privilege to know him. He was one of the best geologists I ever worked with at Texaco; a real oil-finder - which is high praise in our profession.

Steve Gentry

January 7, 2016

My condolences Lila. Jerry was a man whose intelligence, kindness, and judgement I came to respect and admire. I am greatly saddened.

January 7, 2016

So sorry to hear the sad news. We will be praying for you and yours.

Your neighbors, Leon & Karen

Elizabeth Goodman

January 6, 2016

Jerry's smile tells you how very special he was to so many. He was always willing to lend a hand to help any who asked. I feel so blessed to have known him from our earliest days at Texaco. He will remain in my memory as a most gentle, kind, sincere, and joyful person. We will miss you Jerry! My heartfelt condolences to the family of this great man.

January 6, 2016

This is a hard one to write. Jerry was one of my early mentors when I started with Texaco. Thoughtful, kind, clever, intelligent. Jerry was always likeable and it was a pleasure to play softball with him and picnic with him. Lila, I am so sorry. Blessings to you, Andy and Sally Thomas

Joe Smith

January 6, 2016

Lila, you and your family have my sincere condolences. Jerry was a great person and I enjoyed our times together working at Texaco and Chevron. He will be truly missed.

January 6, 2016

Lila, you have my heartfelt sympathy. You are in my prayers. May God grant you the strength to endure these awful times . Love, Joe

Joe Tanet, Covington,La.

Aurelio Azuara

January 6, 2016

Lila, my condolences to you and your family. I worked with Jerry on a project for about a year up through November. He was a great person and he will be sorely missed. I will keep him, you, and your family in my prayers.

Tyson Perkes

January 6, 2016

Jerry was a good geologist and great mentor to new hires like me. But most importantly, and what I will remember, is that I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. We will miss you, Jerry.

January 5, 2016

Lila, Our hearts ache for your loss. Jerry was such a sweet man and we hold good memories of the many gatherings you both hosted at your home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jerry and Anita Murray

DEBORAH MORTELLARO

January 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to my dear friend Lila, on the loss of her beloved husband Jerry. Jerry was a dear friend of ours and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Those who knew Jerry will remember him as fun and quick-witted with great timing for some hilarious one-liners. He was a caring and thoughtful man who was devoted to his dear wife of more than 30 years. Jerry was a free-thinking intellectual who had many hobbies and interests, loved good food and desserts, and holidays, especially Halloween. I am so grateful to have spent time with Jerry and Lila in recent months and am grateful for the many fond memories we have shared during our friendship which has spanned over 20 years. You are dearly missed Jerry. God Bless.

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