![]() At that time, Mimi and Jerry first rented homes in Shorewood. Jerry and Mimi first came to the Island at the insistence of his cousin, Jerry Lee, in 1958. Shelter Island was a special and treasured place to Jerry. In 1976 Jerry founded MGR Equipment Corp., a manufacturer of refrigeration and ice-making equipment, which continues today under Robert’s management. He was grandfather to Tony, Sarah, Shelley, Jake and Carolyn. Jerry was father to three children, Glen (Heather), Andrew and Robert (Mary). He married Mimi Auskern in 1956, and they remained married for 45 years, until Mimi passed away in 2001. Jerry served in the Army as a lieutenant during the Korean War. He then earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering, from Cornell University. Jerry was born in 1931 in Brooklyn where he attended Brooklyn Tech, excelling at both his studies and wrestling. Shelter Islander Jerry Ross passed away on March 14 at the age of 92. The Shelter Island Funeral Home is serving the family. Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964, would be most appreciated. In lieu of flowers, a gift to the Shelter Island Public Library, 37 N. ![]() He is survived by children Madeline Berger and James (Kathryn) Berger, grandchildren Collin (Clarissa) Berger and Miranda (David) Köröndi, a great-grandson, his brother Arthur and other dear family and friends. With an unusually strong will, Murray remained completely “with it” and active in his volunteer work throughout his home hospice experience, which began in December 2021. In World War II, he served in the US Army in North Africa and Italy, attaining the rank of technical sergeant. Murray attended New York City’s PS 149, 158, 182, JHS 149, and graduated from Townsend Harris High School in 1940, and from City College of New York in 1947. For many years, Murray was a regular at New York’s City Club meetings. He was active in many printing trade organizations, often in executive roles: The Navigators, Printing Estimators and Production Men’s Club of New York Printing Industries of Metropolitan New York and Typographers Association of New York. Later, he was the owner of two New York printing companies, Reehl Litho, and General Offset Company. He was also vice president of Graphic Arts Management Corporation, which included his consultative work for the U.S. Bullard Co., a major New York typography firm. In 1972, he became president of Howard O. There, as production manager, he met his wife-to-be, Carol Winfield, and they married two years later in 1955. Professionally, Murray was a printer and business owner, beginning his printing career in New York City in 1947 at The Comet Press. Through the years, Murray received a number of awards for his service. He served on the Land-Use Committee of Queens Community Board 9, and was a member of the Community Preservation Coalition. ![]() He also co-founded the Kew Gardens Council for Recreation and the Arts, and served as its president and treasurer. Until recently, he continually sent emails to its members and New York City influencers, keeping the community and city officials abreast of events and issues impacting Kew Gardens homeowners. A regular Friday night passenger on the summer “Daddy Ferry,” he also enjoyed many weekends and holidays throughout the year with his family on the Island.Īn effective negotiator, his perseverance, friendly nature and team work resulted in many accomplishments.Ī longtime Kew Gardens community leader, he was the personification of the Kew Gardens Civic Association, serving as its president, then chairman, and then executive chairman. For many years, Murray was active in the Shorewood Civic Association. Murray and Carol first vacationed on Shelter Island in the 1950s and ultimately purchased their home on Sandpiper Road in 1969. and Shelter Island, died March 20, just shy of his 99th birthday, and one month after the loss of his wife of 69 years, Carol.
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