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Jerry Solovitz Obituary

Solovitz, Jerry Adam Jr. passed away peacefully at home on November 19. Beloved husband of Kathy Solovitz (née Zeller); dear father of David (Kristin), Jerry (Kristin), Abby(Aaron) and Becky (Vernon); proud grandfather of Drew, Elena, Makenna, CJ, Noraa and Naomi; beloved brother of Anita Landy (Tom) and Rita Fust(Carl); our brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Matthias Vincent de Paul are appreciated. Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 29, at St. Matthias Catholic Church at 10a.m. Memorial visitation Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS Funeral Homes - South County (4830 Lemay Ferry Road). Interment private.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 25, 2018.

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Joanne Strathearn

November 30, 2018

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to Kathy and your wonderful family.
Anita and Rita, I know this is a great loss for you and your families. I am thinking of you.
Love, Joanne

Kelly Portell

November 29, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May memories of Jerry and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Xoxo

Tony & Sue Ranzini

November 28, 2018

Dear Kathy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping you and your family close in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.

Mary Fran Flynn, SSND

November 28, 2018

Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am holding you and your family close in thought and prayer during this difficult time. God bless all of you.

November 28, 2018

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He always made me laugh. He is now in heaven with my brother Jerry and God help us all! Life will never be the same, but we will live on with the great memories he helped create.
Jane Whiteley Moore

Donald Dill

November 27, 2018

Jerry was one of the good guys always good for a laugh my heart goes out to the whole family.

Linda Arns

November 25, 2018

Dear Kathy, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and your family. And that God will bless you with peace and comfort.

Gerald and Pat Zagarri

November 25, 2018

Kathy,

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of Jerry, who was a longtime friend for more than 50 years.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Roy

November 25, 2018

Kathy,
I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts, my prayers, and my heart.

Love,
Kathy Anderson Roy

Kim Svaglic

November 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers for the family at this difficult time. I knew Jerry from Jimmies and he always had a sense of humor.

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