Birth date: Oct 8, 1944 Death date: Nov 30, 2022
Jerry Tresser of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away at the age of 78 on November 30, 2022. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife Leah Tresser; Loving son Jordan (Nyla) Tresser, daughter Michelle (Keith) Nilsson; and five adored gra Read Obituary
It is with deep sadness that I learned of Jerry's passing. Another loss for the calligraphic community! I remember driving to Long Island to purchase calligraphy supplies from Jerry, some that I still have. He demystified several gilding techniques and was always willing to share his knowledge and expertise - his gilding was phenomenal and he made it look so easy!.May he rest in peace free from pain. Let his family have great memories of him.
Marcy Robinson, May 14th, 2023
Dear Leah, Michelle, Jordan and Family, I am so sorry for your families loss, Jerry was a kind man. I am not sure if you all remember me but my brother Greg shares a birthday with Jordan. My mom Carmen became quick friends with you Leah and of course Jerry... He had a passion for reptiles in the early to mid 70's. I also remember a birthday party you had for Michelle at McDonald... we had to where our shirts backward. Such fond memories of Jerry and your entire family. My mom moved to Florida from Long Island, NY as well back in the late 80's. Take care and be well.
Jerry was my teacher for a gilding workshop in the late 1980s at Massachusetts College of Art. I still remember him explaining how a forensic NY policeman analyzed Cennino Cennini’s gesso recipe—what a Renaissance man! Anyway, was so glad I got back in touch to know he was still gilding up until the end. What a fascinating person!
Dear Leah, Michele and……. and to all the family who loved Jerry,
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing and sad to know that his last years were filled with medical challenges. Marcel has wonderful memories of their years in Astoria and all that goes with being the first generation Americans living in a Hungarian environment.
When I married into the family, Jerry was a policeman; and while all the other cousins were trying to make it in the business world, Jerry chose another route. He was not only the best looking of the cousins but by far, the most creative. He had the confidence to build his own businesses.
We can remember being in his office supply store. And when we were in Florida, he took us to his laboratory where he had exotic little creatures that he was importing and selling. And how about his recognized talents with calligraphy . . . . truly a Renaissance Man.
We are so lucky to have a Jerry original that he mailed to us after being in our home for just four hours. It was before cell phones/cameras so it gave us an idea of how incredible his memory was; as well as his sense of color as the colors were the exact colors in our couch. We were just amazed by Jerry’s talents and the sensitivity of the wording on the piece. I think someone told me it was from Shakespeare. It’s dated February 2088.
I’ll write quickly of an incident shared by Jerry and Marcel. I believe Jerry was in Maryland for a calligraphy course. He and Marcel met for dinner. Marcel picked up the check. They were walking in the parking lot when they heard yelling, and as they turned around they saw their waiter chasing them with the bill in his hand. Marcel accidentally forgot to pay. Jerry kidded Marcel about that for years as it was a laughable experience for the cousins to share.
We send you our deepest sympathy on your loss, but we are glad we’re filled with memories of the Jerry who was truly ONE OF A KIND!
Thinking of you all,
Marcel and Vivian
(Unger)
