I was very sorry go hear of Jerry's passing and my throughts are with his friends and family. I spent a lot of time talking to him about music and listening to him, and Bobby, play in the late 1990s.
Jerry will be both missed and remembered.
Jerry our dear son-in -law your life was too short as was laura's we pray and know you wiill be with laura in the promised place where god will watch over both of you love and miss you. I HOPE THE ITAL'IAN PASTRIES & BREAD ARE AS GOOD AS THE ONES YOU ALWAYS SENT TO US.
Jerry had a great way of getting people to laugh and have a good time. A former YMCA Indian Guide Jerry was known as Snoring Bear. He lived up to his Indian Name.
He was a great guy. He will Be missed.
Liz and the entire Lanza family, Im sure have great memories to share.
Fred & Kristin
Sincerest condolences to all of Jerry's family and friends, so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a very important person in my life for the last 20 years and I can't imagine life without him. Jerry, you will be greatly missed, may you RIP and enjoy being with Laura again and jamming with some greats. Love you and never forget you xoxoxo
I am saddened by Jerry's passing. I discovered this shocking news on facebook two days ago. I've been thinking about you ever since. I was humbled to play music on stage together with you and was honored to draw the Jerry Lanza band caricature portrait. You always had me in stiches. May the Lord Jesus Christ have grace and mercy on all that love You. I miss you man!! Your friend Rick Sector
Beth, so sorry for the loss of your dad, He will always be rememberd for his smile, and his sense of humor.The times that we spent together will always be in my memory
So many memories but the one that sticks in my head is going out with you and Laura and laughing all night long.You will always be in my heart and now you are with yours and my best friend Fred in heaven.Until we meet again my friend.We love you.Laura and Alannah Testa.
I met Jerry when my sister and he started dating. They were quite a match! He would put up with her Italian, Leo temper and could manage to laugh even when she put all his guitars on the front lawn in defiance. He could make her laugh and she brought love and belonging into his life.
It's hard to believe that now they are both gone. Jerry had a heart of gold and I am very sad that he is gone from this life.
Rest in peace big guy and I know you and Laura are having one beautiful reunion. All my love and prayers to Beth and family.
Cousin Jerry,
You will be missed!Your sense of humor is undeniable...We always had so much fun hanging out, playing pool in your basement in Maplewood. Remember our trip to Montreal...It was so wonderful to see you at the Lions Expo in Warren a few years ago...we laughed the entire time..I will never forget your laugh...it was the best...
With much love,
Cousin LeeAnn
I Love you and miss you very much RIP my best friend XOXOXOX. To Jerry's family I am so sorry for your loss he was a great person to anyone that knew him and he will be missed!
I met Jerry at Orphan Annies back in the '90's. We became good friends and ran the Wed. night jam there (and other places)for many years. I considered him one of my best friends. He would do anything for anyone and had a genuine heart of gold. I knew him for the kind, generous person that he was and will miss him very much. I know that he and B.B.are running one heck of a jam inside of Heaven's gate. See you, pal.
I will remember Jerry for his great sense of humor. He was the life of the party wherever he went.
He was also a wonderful cook, and I was privileged to enjoy some of his Italian specialties.
Jerry was a talented musician, and a devoted father to his daughter, Beth.
He will be greatly missed.
I will keep Beth and the rest of the Lanza family in my prayers at this difficult time.
