Jerome Thomas Sarnoff

Birth date: May 29, 1943 Death date: Nov 16, 2025

Obituary of Jerome Thomas Sarnoff May 29, 1943 - November 16, 2025 Jerome Thomas Sarnoff was born on May 29, 1943, in the Bronx, NY, to Annette (Stollmack) Sarnoff and Edward Sarnoff. Jerry did not meet his father until he was two Read Obituary

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Sam Shama

7w ago

Jerry was my brother-in-law. We met when he began dating my sister, I was in my teens. Jerry was a lot of fun. He introduced me to all sorts of things - musicians, Szechuan Chinese cooking (yow! Super hot!), certain mind altering herbs, interesting places in the city, philosophical concepts, and authors (like James Joyce). When I was around 15 years old I contracted measles and I was very sick and delirious. I have a vivid memory of Jerry coming into my room, sitting by my sick bed and reading to me at length from James Joyce’s Ulyssses. Somehow it was very soothing and I took great comfort from it. I am glad to have known Jerry. I am glad that he was responsible for bringing two wonderful people into the world. May his memory be for a blessing.

Sam Shama

7w ago

Jerry was a friend. The last time we spoke was in 1985. He was an autodidact and learned subjects like indoor gardening and car repair by reading manuals (a lost art) and practicing until he got it right. He was a good and patient teacher who taught me how to drive a car in the real world and do basic car maintenance.

He turned me on to various musicians Jackson Brown, Warren Zevon, The talking Heads were a few of them.

One of my fondness memory’s of Jerry was he when he accompanied me on the Vietnam Veteran's ticker tape (Really computer programming cards) Parade in NYC in 1982. I tend not to like crowds so I was very happy that Jerry was there to support me and the other Vets.

I wish I had been able to say good bye to Jerry but I hope this memory gives some idea of how he touch my life.

The Picture below is of Jerry and me (Sam Shama) at Brighton Beach in Brooklyn (circa 1983). Jerry always relaxed at the beach fully clothed.

Ash S

15w ago

Several days after my father's passing, a pigeon appeared on my windowsill, in the afternoon early. It sat there all through the say unmoving. It continued to sit on the windowsill all through the night. I had awakened several times to check if the pigeon was still there and it was. Shortly before dawn I had awakened for the third time that night, unable to sleep, I saw the pigeon had finally left, flown off into wherever it was that pigeons go. I felt that it was my dad, pausing for a bit, saying goodbye as his spirit was in flux, rest easy now. Several days before Jerry's brother Robert's passing, I fell into a deep sleep one day. When I awoke and looked out the window a large falcon was sitting on the terrace ledge. I stared in disbelief for several minutes at this magnificent creature. It stayed a time and flew away. I later felt it was Robert saying goodbye. I will miss you both. I wanted to share this story because it effected me greatly and has effected me greatly ever since. Thank you for these signs. I love and miss you both and your memory will live within my heart forever.

Ash S

15w ago

Added a new photo to the Memories Album album.

Ash S

15w ago

As a child I would sometimes awake in the middle of the night to hear soft jazz music playing from the other room. My father sometimes suffered from insomnia. Sometimes I wouldn't know if I was really hearing the music or not, it would be so low. My Father was the smartest person I ever met. He had the most unique mind I have ever come across. It often put us at odds with each other but also with a begrudging respect for each others mind and how it worked no matter how flawed at times. I wish we had more time to talk to each other. At one point in our lives, we didn't speak for many years, but I was happy that later in his life we began to try to speak more with my dad reaching out his hand first which I know must have been hard for him. We had certain parallels in our lives, he was struck by a car and so was I. Thank you for the many things you taught me and the many laughs we both had at the absurdity of the human condition. You are missed.

Ash S

15w ago

Ash S

15w ago

in honor of Jerome.

Dear Dad I miss you, I wish we had been more able to talk to each other and communicate. I wish so many things were different. I am sorry for your suffering. There are many things from your life I did not even know. I wish you rest now and I hope you find Robert and Grandma and Grandpa. I love you. I forgive you. I am not angry at you. I will listen to the songs I know you like. xoxo

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Jason Breska

15w ago

Rest in peace Jerry. Even though I only got to meet you a few times, you definitely left a great impression on me. One that I’ll take with me throughout my life.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel

15w ago

Created a new album - Memories Album.

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