Jerome G. Biern

Born in White Plains, New York, a son of the late Sam Biern and the late Helen Zbar, he had lived in Cranston for many years where he enjoyed playing senior softball and tending to his various gardens.

Jerry graduated from the University of Rhode Island, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology. In taking after his father who was a famous button and accessories designer, Jerry established his early career model making and designing jewelry that was worn and loved worldwide. His entrepreneurial sense and passion for costume jewelry was harnessed to build a successful custom engraving business that he nurtured in his later years. Jerry was an advanced collector of high end marbles. He was best known in the marble community for his thoughtfully curated collection of MF Christensen, transition and other rare handmade marbles.

Survivors include: two loving daughters, Ariel Biern of Providence and Lyndsey Pachon and her husband Jose of Barrington ; two grandsons, Lucas and Samuel Pachon; his companion, Joanne Gemma of Johnston and former spouse, Lauri (Lee) Biern of Florida. He was the brother of the late Arnold Biern.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. The family will be receiving visitors in the funeral home from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.