Jerry was born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn. He married his High School sweetheart Denna Kramberg in 1964. This past March Jerry & Denna made 59 yrs being married.
Jerry and Denna had 4 children Neil, Jodi, Scott & Ben.
In June 1989, the family tragically lost Jodi due to a drunk driver crashing into her car.From that tragedy, the family became deeply involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Jerry would volunteer at Victim Impact Panels, Sobriety Checkpoints and various other awareness events.
Throughout his 50+ career in Pharmaceutical & Nutritional ingredient sales, he climbed the ranks. At the tail end of his career he retired as the President of Dr Paul Lohman USA, Inc.
In 2007 Jerry’s first Grandchild Samuel was born. In 2011 his first Granddaughter Joan was born. In 2012 his second Granddaughter Joanna was born. His second grandson Jayden was born in 2014. Eil, his 3rd grandson and last of the grandkids was born in 2015.
Jerry was a loving father, friend and most importantly a great PAPA.
He will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service and interment for Jerry will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 N Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.obdavisportjefferson.com for the Cohen family.
