KERNER, Gerald
Gerald Kerner, 88 years old, of Lake Worth, FL, died on Monday, March 13, 2017. Born on August 20, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Phillip and Ida Kerner. He graduated from City University of New York in 1950 with a Bachelor in Business Administration. After college, he joined the Army in 1951 and served for two years as a Sgt in the Signal Corps in Sok-Cho-Ri, Korea. He married Elaine Feinstein, the love of his life, and shared 59 glorious years raising four children and living on Long Island, NY, Great Falls, VA, Tucson, AZ and Palm Beach County as well as traveling internationally. Mr. Kerner worked as a computer development engineer for Western Electric, AT&T, and Singer Corporation in New York for over 25 years and then launched a successful computer corporation and real estate firm with his longtime business partner. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Kerner and Maureen Fazal; one son, Bruce Kerner; their spouses, four grandchildren; and his sister, Lillian Salzman. A memorial service will be held at 11:30AM on Thursday, March 23 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Queens, NY.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald KERNER

19 Entries

Laura Devlin

March 13, 2024

Jerry, I’m thinking of you on the anniversary of your passing. Every day, Donna talks to you and to her Mom, and you remain a source of inspiration and support to her. She was lucky to have you as a Dad and I know you felt fortunate to have her as a daughter. Your family misses you very much and I think of you often with great fondness and respect.
Love, Laura

Robert Greenberg

December 5, 2023

Very cool guy. RIP Gerald

Laura Devlin

August 20, 2023

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Jerry. Thinking of you today with great affection. Love, Laura

Donna Kerner

March 13, 2023

Dearest Dad, The days and nights keep passing but your spirit and memory live right here in every part of me. I wake up each morning and talk to you & Mom, kiss your pictures and tell you how much I love and miss you and how I have another day to make some naches happen. Sometimes I feel discouraged, but you give me the strength to keep on pushing forward. I'm doing my best. I love you with all my Scooby heart & soul. xxxxx ooooo

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Laura Devlin

March 13, 2023

Jerry, you are missed and remembered every day. Just last night, Donna and I were watching the Academy Awards and she said you and her mom would know all the old movie actors we were wondering about. This is one of the thousands of ways that your memory lives on. You would be so proud of your children and grandchildren as they embody the best of you.
With love and respect, Laura

Donna Kerner

March 13, 2022

Dear Dad, i think about you everyday and hold you in my heart and honor your memory. It´s hard to believe that you passed away 5 years ago today. I´m thinking about all that you accomplished in your life and all your talents and love that you shared with us so freely to help make us the loving family that we are today. I´m honoring you today by doing some of your favorite things. I love you and miss you with all of my heart & soul. Xxxxx ooooo Your Scoobela

Laura Devlin

March 13, 2022

Jerry, I am remembering you today with love and respect; your raised a wonderful family and through Donna, I had the privilege of knowing you. I loved listening to the two of you telling stories of growing up in New York and your family history. Your legacy lives on through the strength, wisdom, generosity and humor of your children and grandchildren. Jerry, you are loved and missed so much by your family and friends. May your memory be a joyous, continuous and everlasting blessing.

Mary Ruth Warner

April 8, 2021

I remember Gerald fondly. A larger than life family man with a huge heart. I appreciated how he, Elaine and Grandma Ida welcomed me into the family. The laughter, the stories, and again, the laughter and the joy. I have carried the family in my heart throughout these years. Donna enriched my life when she introduced me to her family.

Donna Kerner

March 14, 2021

Dad, I don't have to conjure up your memory since you live with and within me every single day. I wake up and kiss the picture of you&Mom embracing when you were dancing at Valencia Shores. You guys are radiant and definitely look like Couple #1. Everyday I tell you that we're carrying on your legacy and doing our best to make naches happen. I have to admit that sometimes I have to force myself to do your reassuring chuckle of a laugh since I often feel like crying because I am overcome. I never stop missing you&Mom. It doesn't get any easier, but I try to keep looking forward as you would tell me to. I love you and miss you with all my Scooby heart & soul. xxxxxx xxxxxx
Always,
Donna

Gail Kerner

March 13, 2021

Pa Jerry is in our hearts every day and his good nature, humility and deep love for his family were hallmarks of his life. His legacy lives on in his grandchildren who cherished him and Granny Elaine. May their memories be a blessing for us all♥♥

Laura Devlin

March 13, 2021

Remembering Jerry today with great fondness. He was such a kind and generous friend to me. His wisdom and strength lives on through his loving children and grandchildren. May his memory be a sweet and everlasting blessing.
-Laura Devlin
3/13/2021

Laura Devlin

March 13, 2020

Jerry was one of the most gracious and kind individuals that Ive ever known. He had a keen and curious mind and would ask Donna and me to look up in the computer (Google on our phones) a fact that he wanted to learn or remember. We both really loved old movies and we enjoyed researching an actor or film that we wanted to re-live in our minds.
Jerry loved good food and could evoke pleasant memories of earlier times while sharing a favorite meal. I really enjoyed listening to him and Donna telling stories about their family and growing up in New York.
To know the quality of the person that Jerry was, you can see it in his family. Smart, strong, great sense of humor, generous and kind, these qualities continue to live on through them, and remains his lasting legacy.
Jerry, you are deeply loved and greatly missed by your family and friends. It was my honor to have known you.

Bruce kerner

March 13, 2020

Our dad and Pa Jerry as he was lovingly known by our children was one of a kind! He was a big man in size but his heart was even larger! We remember his gentle way and peaceful spirit. His legacy lives on all of us and we always endeavor to make him proud. Missing him and our dear mom everyday. Love you dad and mom. ❤❤❤

September 15, 2019

I am so sorry not to have known.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Maxine

Laura Devlin

March 30, 2017

Jerry was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He was always gracious and kindly welcomed me into his home. We shared our love of old movies, and his knowledge of films and actors was encyclopedic. Most of all, Jerry loved his family deeply, and was exceptionally proud of them.
Jerry is greatly missed, but his spirit, strength, and wisdom will live on through his beloved family. Thank you, Jerry, for your warm friendship.
With love, Laura

Donna Kerner

March 29, 2017

My Dad was a lion among men. A Leo, 6'2", size 14 shoe. He was the epitome of tall, dark and handsome. Dad was smart, strong, kind, gentle, generous and loving. He was understated, humble and not a big talker, but said what was important. Dad was an incredibly wonderful husband, father and grandfather who gave everything possible to his family. I am honored to have given him my love, dedication and devotion in good and in not-so-good times. My greatest honor was when he called me "a chip off the old block" and his best daughter. I miss you terribly and the pain of your loss is unbearable, Dad.

Amelia

March 20, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. There are no words that will ease the sorrow of losing someone so beloved. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain you now feel. Please know that God cares for you and He will give you the strength that you need to endure this difficult time. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Tina Rose

March 20, 2017

Gerry was a good soul and a mensch. Donna was an angel on earth to care for Gerry in the ways she did in his final years. May his memory be for a blessing.

March 20, 2017

He was a really great guy and uncle! He will be missed, but left behind a wonderful legacy in his family (my cousins). Love you all!

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