Obituary of Jerome I. Krieger

Jerome Irving Krieger, of Boynton Beach, FL and Woodridge, NY, age 89 passed away on January 25, 2012. Funeral services were held at the Congregation Ohav Shalom Cemetery in Glen Wild, NY on January 27, 2012. He fought Parkinson's disease courageously for the last eight years. He was a man known for his outward strength and toughness as well as his inner compassion. He was born in the Bronx, NY on March 20, 1922. He grew up in Woodridge, NY from the age of two. He married his childhood sweetheart, Naomi Levitz in 1943. Irving was a Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealer for fifty years. He was also the owner of Krieger Body Company, a truck equipment company. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the army air corps. He served in five battle campaigns. He was a lifetime member of the Woodridge Fire Department, a Village of Woodridge Trustee, and volunteered for variety of community organizations in his hometown of Woodridge, NY. He had homes in Woodridge and Sun City West, Arizona where he was able to play golf in summer and winter, a sport he enjoyed so much. He is survived by his wife of sixty nine years, Naomi and his son Robert and (Ilyse) of Boca Raton, Fl and his son Neil, of Smyrna, Georgia. He also survived by his grandchildren, Douglas and (Kelly) of San Antonio, Texas and a granddaughter Pamela of Alexandria, VA. In addition, he is survived by three great grandchildren, Kaitlin, Olivia, and Chelsea. Also surviving him are three brothers Seymour Krieger (Ruth), Harvey Krieger (Eileen) and Rivan Krieger. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Fay Krieger. Charitable contributions can be made to Congregation Ohav Shalom in Woodridge, NY. Arrangements under the direction of Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home. For further information please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com