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JACK OWEN WEISS
Born June 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, lost his courageous, three year battle with mantle cell lymphoma on January 31, 2014. He married Sharon Korman of Washington, DC in 1970 and devoted his life to helping young people. He was a resident of Great Falls, Va. and a highly respected counselor at McLean High School for over 25 years. Jack was a loving husband and uncle, a life-long Philadelphia sports fan, and a die-hard Wizards fan. He leaves behind his wife, Sharon K. Weiss, sister, Judith Trost, and brother, Robert Weiss, as well as his beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, McLean, Va. 22043 Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 3 p.m. Shiva will be observed at the Weiss home on the evenings of February 6 and 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Cancer Research at www.focr.org, 202-944-6700 or The Herb Cohen Fund at www.herbcohenmemorialfund.org.
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February 27, 2014
To all those who knew Jack we will miss him. My deepest sympathies to Sharon who was the light of his life and kept him afloat in this long and arduous trial. My thoughts are with you all. Maddie Zimmerman
February 19, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Jack was a remarkable person. I have a lot of fond memories from our college days in Philly..
Alan Slobotkin
Barbara Lowenstein (Perlin)
February 6, 2014
Sharon,
I was so very sorry to learn of your loss. Although, I didn't really know him, I was always impressed with his warmth and spirit at reunions. My thoughts are with you. Please take care of yourself.
Barbara Lowenstein (Perlin)
Jennifer Frawley
February 5, 2014
Sorry to hear that Jack lost his battle with cancer. I know it is very difficult to watch someone die this way. You are in our thoughts and prayers. (Mom too) xoxox
Jennifer Frawley
February 5, 2014
Sharon, we are all sad to hear that Jack lost his battle with cancer. It's so sad to lose someone you love like that. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers (Mom too). xoxo
February 4, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of the lost of your dear love and I know you will forever keep him in your hearts and memory. Please rely on the bible and prayer during this difficult time.
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