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JERRY WOLMAN Obituary
WOLMAN JERRY WOLMAN Jerry Wolman, 87, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, surrounded by family at his home in Potomac, Maryland. Beloved husband to Bobbie Wolman, father to Helene (Leonard) Sacks and Alan (Michelle) Wolman, grandfather to Adam Sacks, Robyn Sacks Matthews (Derek Matthews), Julie Wolman Freed (Jared Freed), Brian Wolman, Danny (Justine) Wolman, Andie Wolman and Michael Wolman and brother to Sandra Teplin and Manny Wolman. Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Jerry cherished his roots as a son of the coal-region. He had a tremendous passion for football, and as a child would hitchhike 100 miles without a ticket and sneak in to see the Philadelphia Eagles play. After serving in the Merchant Marines as a teenager, he returned home and met his wife-to-be, Anne (now deceased). Penniless, but determined, the two decided to pick-up a hitchhiker and go wherever their passenger was heading to start their new life: it turned out to be Washington, DC. There, Jerry started his career as a builder and in no time went on to develop more than 30,000 apartment units and more than 6 million square feet of office space. He was the managing owner of the famed National Theatre and at the request of President Kennedy personally, he owned and developed the first building to be built under the President's plan for the "Beautification of Pennsylvania Avenue". In 1963, he achieved his childhood dream and purchased the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the youngest owner in the National Football League. He also aided in the development of NFL Films. Shortly after, he built the Spectrum Arena and became the founding owner of The Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Club. In 1964, he began plans for the construction of the world's tallest building: The John Hancock Center in Chicago, where he met his current wife, Bobbie. Wolman's accomplishments were only surpassed by the manner in which he lived his life. His generous deeds for friends and strangers alike became legendary. He was an extraordinary man, who will be greatly missed. Services will be held on Thursday, August 8th at 1 p.m. at: Tifereth Israel Congregation 7701 16th Street, NW Washington, DC Shiva will be held on Thursday evening at the home of Helene and Leonard Sacks. Memorial donations may be made to: The Miracle League Association 1506 Klondike Road - Suite 105 Conyers, GA 30094
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Memories and Condolences
for JERRY WOLMAN
Willie Cooley
October 4, 2024
Rest in Peace Mr. Jerry, you´re one of a kind.
Willie C.
Mary Schmidt
August 16, 2020
He was the most lively person I ever met!
Natalie Cohen
August 2, 2020
Uncle Jerry,
Remembering all the love and care our mom, Ruth Cohen, had for her brother. We, her children, would like to send our remberances and love and care to the family. We are thinking of you at this time.
Love,
Natalie, Marlene and Morris Cohen
sam klewans
August 1, 2020
He was warm, welcoming, friendly and had a great sense of humor. He would do anything for someone who needed help if he had the ability to help them
John Walters
October 18, 2018
As a Eagles fan I meet Jerry at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda md he always would bring his grandkids into the arcade at the mall where I worked he was a genius and nice person always smiled everytime I saw him I will miss him ..Go Eagles and Flyers...
John and Joyce Alshefski
September 4, 2013
We were away and just heard of Jerry's passing.He was a grat and generous person.My wife Joyce is the niece of one of Jerry's closest friends Johnny Robel (Johnny Robel has passed) We are originally from Shenandoah and knew Jerry. He had an infectious smile and was most generous to many people. He will be missed.Our thought and prayers are with his family.
mary anne cipolari
August 11, 2013
One of my most favorite customers at the Parkway deli. He always had a smile on his face and a heart of gold . you will be truly missed
may you rest in peace
August 11, 2013
Please accept our condolences on your loss. May you have comfort in knowing that the God of Comfort feels your pain and "...He will without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry, as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you".
Arty Rosen
August 9, 2013
Great loss to the Wolman famly and I will remember him well, may he rest in peace ..... Amen !
Jessette McCain
August 8, 2013
Jerry, I am thankful that you ended up at One Central Plaza. Every single interaction with you left me and my co-workers entertained, energized and encouraged. You were selflessly generous. Though we had limited direct interation with your family, we saw how you loved Robin dearly and wanted to meet her baby. We watch you leave the property each midday to take your beloved wife lunch. You reminded me of my father - also a charming man who loved to laugh and valued his family. I admire that you so loved your life that you decided to fight to stay with us. How I wish you had succeeded... In your honor, we will try to adapt all that we admired in you. We're forever positively changed as result of you. For that, we thank you...
James Mitchell
August 8, 2013
Many precious memories flood thru our minds. The most recent was after reading his book. I called him and we talked, not about the book but his family and grandchildren . How he loved to visit on weekends. His family is his greatest joy. We pray that you remember his love and devotion. Opal and Jimmie Mitchell
Anne Sinkus-Kayes
August 8, 2013
God Bless you Jerry. The man with the infectious smile. My father spoke so highly of you. I was so thrilled to finally meet you and you were all he said you were. Shenandoah is proud of you. You are now in the arms of the Angels...Rest in Peace dear friend. It was an honor to know you
Alan Sherman
August 8, 2013
Jerry was an executive board member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. May his memory forever be a blessing.
Alan Sherman
Chairman
Adrienne Kurstin Maman
August 8, 2013
You are blessed by a father of great courage,inspiration and love of family and friends. May his memory be your strength. Our deepest sympathy and love for your family.
Lonnie Klein
August 7, 2013
Alan & Helene: Such lovely memories of your parents when we were children in the neighborhood -- especially your father's smile and laughter and exuberance as we piled in the car to go to Hot Shoppes after a neighborhood baseball game. He was a joy to know and you are lucky to have had his heart. With great fondness, Lonnie (Wilets) Klein
Sharon Marchiano
August 7, 2013
We light this candle with love for our Uncle who we love very much.
I also am lighting this candle for Doris Ball who loved her brother more than anything else in the world.
Love,
Angelo, Sharon, Angelo and Heather
Sharon Marchiano
August 7, 2013
We light this candle with love for our Uncle who we love very much.
I also am lighting this candle for Doris Ball who loved her brother more than anything else in the world.
Love,
Angelo, Sharon, Angelo and Heather
Sharon M
August 7, 2013
Dear Uncle Jerry,
You were an amazing uncle and touched everyone's life with your kindness and amazing personality.
The world will never be the same without you.
You touched everyone's life.
I prayed every day for you to get well. Everyone is going to miss you so much.
Any one that has ever met you instantly loved you. You had a magnetic personality and went out of your way to make everyone happy.
I have loved you since I was a little girl and I will love you forever.
The Marchiano Family wants to send their deepest sympathy to the entire Wolman Family
Love your niece,
Sharon
Theresa Holbrook
August 7, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to Jerry's family. The world was a better place with him and we will miss his bright smile and warm heart. He was a kind and gentle man who brought light-hearted conversation and great stories to our community and coffee group. Peace and love.
Paul Eisen
August 7, 2013
one of the finest people, ever. A wonderful, caring human, who was always available to help. My family was evacuated from our home during hurricane Agnes, and Jerry took us into his home, in the middle of the night, a mensh. The world would be a better lace with more Jerry's. G-d bless him
Cohen Family
August 7, 2013
WE are lighting this candle in memory of a special Uncle and special brother to our Mom,Ruth Cohen.
Sincerely,
The Cohen Family
Marlene Cohen
August 7, 2013
My sisters and brothers and I send our sincere condolences to the entire Wolman family. My Mom,Ruth, always shared wonderful family stories with us.
Uncle Jerry will be remembered for his warmth and generosity that touched the hearts of so many people.
The Cohen Family
West Chester
Charlie Holbrook
August 7, 2013
Please accept our deepest and sincerest condolences. Jerry was such a kind and decent man and we feel extremely privileged to have known him. He was a fun and interesting man who added genuine and light- hearted conversation to our community and coffee group. Peace and love.
Mimi Feerick
August 7, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy to Bobbie, Helene, and Alan. He was our father, Ted Dailey's longest and dearest friend. Jerry will always be remembered as a kind and wonderful man!
Fondly, The Dailey Family
Steven & Susan Karr
August 7, 2013
We loved Jerry dearly & will miss his smile - our deepest sympathies & sincere condolences to his family ...with peace
Mary Schmidt
August 7, 2013
This hardly seems possible. Jerry must have been the most alive person I have ever met. That house had 2 flights of stairs. The way he went up and down, you'd think he was crashing through the other team's line, going for the touchdown, dancing in the end zone! And the crowd goes wild!
Dick Stanfel
August 7, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Bobbie and family. I knew Jerry for over 40 years and was very kind to me as I began my coaching career. His kindness and humor will always be remembered fondly. Until his illness, he never missed making a call to me during the holidays. Rest in peace, Jerry.
-Dick Stanfel and Family
August 7, 2013
Uncle Jerry,
You will be missed by so many people who loved you and whose lives you touched. You were always kind, generous, humorous and ambitious. You were an inspiration to all who knew you. Family and Friends meant everything to you.
We are so sad! Our hearts go out to all the Wolman Family along with our condolences. Rest in Peace Uncle Jerry we love you now, always and forever. We will miss you so much!
The Ball Family
Bernie, Rose, Alyssa and Carly
Adrienne and Sam Klewans
August 7, 2013
Jerry was a kind and generous man loved by his family and friends and admired by all for his friendship, integrity, and warm smile. Rest in peace.
Elaine & Ben Supowitz
August 7, 2013
Our condolence to the Wolman Family.Having been raised in Shenandoah and Jerrys Brother Bernie was a good friend of mine we were sad to hear the news. RIP Jerry.
Doreen Davidson
August 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jerry Wolman.
I was lucky to know him, and his gift of laughter and beautiful smile comforted me many hours at the Hebrew Home while we sat together at my mother's bedside and with my Aunt Sue.
Jerry was also there for me when I was diagnosed with cancer, and found a way to make me smile.
Rest in Peace Jerry.
Thank you.
love,
Doreen
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