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1943
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2015
Jennifer Gurevitz Obituary
November 6, 1943 - April 5, 2015
Jennifer, beloved wife of the late Dr. Howard Gurevitz, lost her valiant two-year battle with lung cancer on Easter Sunday, April 5.Jennifer left Halifax, Yorkshire in August 1967 to join her sister Linda in San Francisco, California. She became a naturalized U.S. Citizen on July 16, 1976.
A resident of San Mateo since the 1970's, Jennifer joins her beloved parents Fred & Irene Mitchell and sister Judith Franks. She is survived by her beloved siblings John (Doreen), Pamela Wood (the late Eric), Susan Mercer (the late Charles), Stephen (Rita) and Linda (David Sharkey) and many nieces and nephews.
Jennifer worked for American Airlines for 18 years where she made life-long friends. She loved to travel was an avid tennis player. When Jennifer was around, you knew about it. She was outgoing, a good story teller with a great sense of humor. She will be missed by her lovable Cockapoos Wills and Harry who she adored.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Italian Peninsula Social Club on Sunday, May 31st in San Mateo from 2 to 5 pm.
A special thanks to the doctors and staff at Mills Peninsula Hospital for taking good care of Jennifer and to her room-mate Bill Zimborski for being there for her.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Gurevitz
Antonia Kerrigan
April 8, 2019
All the Kerrigans remember you fondly.
Antonia Kerrigan
May 14, 2015
My condolences to all the family. Jennifer will be remembered by the Kerrigan family.
May 6, 2015
Rest in peace Jenny from an old Moorside School friend. Memories will stay with me when you met my husband and I in San Francisco . Barbara Rankin Nee Brook
Susan Mercer
April 16, 2015
To my sister Jenny
Can't believe you left us. You were so brave, will miss our calls on the phone you always said 'Susie que will miss you coming home and staying with me but there's a special kind of love thats meant for you alone. A special place with my heart that you will always own, All my love. xxxx
Joanne, Tom, Katie McEwan
April 15, 2015
My beautiful Auntie Jen we could say a thousand words how much you mean to us. You were so brave through out your illness and a real fighter. Why is it that all the good people seem to go first. We will miss your visits home, your smile, laugher and the odd vodka on the rocks!! We feel a terrible sadness but I know you are now safe in heaven and one day we will all be together again. You will be forever in our hearts we love you. xxxxx
Jane Nicholson
April 14, 2015
Dear auntie Jenny, a wonderful lovely lady, you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten, thank you for the happy memories, we will keep them close, rest in peace now, all our love Jane & Matthew xxx
Jane gomery
April 12, 2015
As a wonderful tennis player and friend to all, Jen had a lovable personality and sense of humor. She never complained on the courts even with her diabtetes and always had kind words for all. She will be greatly missed.
linda martin
April 12, 2015
jenny will always be rememberd with much love. our own unforgetable
memmories stay in our hearts xxx
Debra Crivello
April 12, 2015
My dearest Jennifer, there are no words to describe what you meant to me in my life. You were not only my friend...you were my family. You have taken a piece of my heart with you. I miss you so much and pray that you are now in heaven reunited with Howard. You rest in peace dear sister. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of you life!
terri flynn
April 12, 2015
What a bundle of energy. Great gal.
Julie Murphy
April 12, 2015
My dearest Aunty Jen
You have been a huge part of my life. Always there when I needed to talk. Giving advice and putting me straight when needed. We have laughed and cried together and you were there in the most difficult times in my life. I will hold onto and treasure the memories I have of you and remember the amazing times we had when we were together. Being so far away (England) has made this even harder. I am not going to say goodbye as I belive that one day I will see your beautiful smile and hear your infectious laugh again. So I am going to say see you later!
I love you with all my heart and miss you.
All my love Julie x x x
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