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Jerry Verlinger Has Passed Away

  

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By:  perrie-halpern  •  5 years ago  •  43 comments

Jerry Verlinger Has Passed Away
Rest in peace.

I have just heard that long time member and friend, Jerry Verlinger has passed away due to several medical issues. He was a wonderful person and an asset to the community here. He always tried to bring people together and was the founder of the first NV group here. 

I will miss him very much. 

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Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Principal
1  author  Perrie Halpern R.A.    5 years ago

I am so shocked to hear about Jerry's death. He really cared about this community and those in his life. He will be missed. Rest in peace old friend. 

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
Professor Principal
1.1  Vic Eldred  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @1    5 years ago

Sorry to hear it. He was a gentleman

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
2  JohnRussell    5 years ago

That is sad. Jerry always wanted more for Newstalkers (I believe he is the one who started the 'Newstalkers Community' group), and always had an interest in finding new members for this site.

He was a vocal and forceful fighter for his liberal ideals.

I think he has had health struggles for at least a few years.

RIP Jerry.

 
 
 
Dean Moriarty
Professor Quiet
3  Dean Moriarty    5 years ago

This is disheartening news indeed. He will be missed by many of us. 

 
 
 
It Is ME
Masters Guide
4  It Is ME    5 years ago

That's terrible. God Bless his Family !

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
5  Kavika     5 years ago

He was one of the good guys. 

RIP Jerry.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
6  Raven Wing    5 years ago

I am so very sorry to hear that Jerry has walked on. We were Friends on NV and he was the one who invited me to come to NT. I will truly miss him.

He was a great asset to NT and to its Members. He was a straight shooter and called it like it was.

He was very heartbroken by the death of his young Grandson and it seemed to take a toll on him.

May the Creator hold him in His hands are he moves on to the next steps of his own eternal journey.

nv-wa-do-hi-ya-dv (Peace) Jerry

 
 
 
PJ
Masters Quiet
7  PJ    5 years ago

Jerry was the 2nd member to welcome me when I joined in 2016.  He did not participate too much during my time but when he did I found his comments could be thoughtful, silly, and genuinely caring but always Jerry and never hateful or hurtful.

A great loss to the community.  Condolences to his family and all those he touched.

R.I.P.

 

 
 
 
1stwarrior
Professor Participates
8  1stwarrior    5 years ago

Remember Jerry from NV and when we moved over here, he was here to welcome all of us.

You will be missed Jerry - R. I. P.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
9  Trout Giggles    5 years ago

He was a great guy and fun to read. I will miss him very much

RIP Mr Verlinger

 
 
 
TᵢG
Professor Principal
10  TᵢG    5 years ago

Sad.

 
 
 
Split Personality
Professor Guide
11  Split Personality    5 years ago

RIP Jerry V

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
Professor Guide
12  Bob Nelson    5 years ago

This is terrible news. I've known Jerry since way before NT, over on a forum that has since disappeared...

Jerry was someone worth talking to... and that's perhaps the highest compliment I know how to make.

RIP

 
 
 
Nona62
Professor Silent
13  Nona62    5 years ago

I am sad for the loss of Jerry, he was a very wise and helpful and a great asset to this community .Perrie, thanks for passing this on.

 
 
 
lib50
Professor Silent
14  lib50    5 years ago

So sorry to hear this.  My condolences to his family and friends,   I always enjoyed his posts. 

 
 
 
cms5
Freshman Quiet
15  cms5    5 years ago

It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them.

RIP Jerry

 
 
 
Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom
Professor Guide
16  Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom    5 years ago

No No No No No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  No!!!!!!  I need to collect myself before I can make a more appropriate comment.

 
 
 
Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom
Professor Guide
16.1  Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  replied to  Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom @16    5 years ago

Jerry and I were long time cyber friends. Not only did I view him as a talented writer, I considered him to be a true journalist. He could be surprisingly compassionate and caring on both a personal and public level, but he could also be the biggest horses arse on the planet when defending a position. We laughed, we fought, we made up, and then we laughed again. We had many shared interests, and many opposing interests, and I valued them all.

Words can't convey how much I will miss him.

 
 
 
katrix
Sophomore Participates
17  katrix    5 years ago

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear it.  RIP, Jerry.

 
 
 
Enoch
Masters Quiet
18  Enoch    5 years ago

May the Source of all peace, consolation, healing, solace and warm memories grant all these and more to his family. 

A fellow Upstate New Yorker, Jerry and I were in contact from time to time. 

The loss of all who knew and interacted with him is profound.

As In This Life, to Jerry V. Peace and Abundant Blessings In The World To Come.

Enoch. 

 
 
 
lady in black
Professor Quiet
19  lady in black    5 years ago

RIP Jerry

 
 
 
JBB
Professor Principal
20  JBB    5 years ago

Sad News...

 
 
 
Ender
Professor Principal
22  Ender    5 years ago

RIP  Mr Verlinger.

A class act.

 
 
 
Jack_TX
Professor Quiet
22.1  Jack_TX  replied to  Ender @22    5 years ago
RIP  Mr Verlinger. A class act.

Indeed. 

Well said.

 
 
 
devangelical
Professor Principal
23  devangelical    5 years ago

RIP JV

 
 
 
charger 383
Professor Silent
24  charger 383    5 years ago

he will be missed here

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
26  Buzz of the Orient    5 years ago

Because of our time difference, I just woke up to be saddened by this being the first thing I saw on NT this morning.  Another one on my Friends List is now gone.  Jerry and I had many dialogues, and although we didn't always agree on issues, he was usually right.  Not having seen his comments for a while, he was already being missed - a loss to NT and to his friends and family.  RIP Jerry. 

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sandy-2021492
Professor Expert
27  sandy-2021492    5 years ago

I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.

 
 
 
KatPen
Freshman Silent
28  KatPen    5 years ago

So sorry.  Sending peace and comfort to his family and friends.  

 
 
 
tomwcraig
Junior Silent
29  tomwcraig    5 years ago

RIP Jerry

 
 
 
CM
Freshman Silent
30  CM    5 years ago

RIP Jerry,  you will be missed..

 
 
 
dave-2693993
Junior Quiet
31  dave-2693993    5 years ago

Never really knew Jerry. I did notice he made poignant posts.

Really, condolences to family and friends. RIP.

 
 
 
FLYNAVY1
Professor Guide
32  FLYNAVY1    5 years ago

There are from time to time people that you meet online that make you step back and evaluate how you see the world.  Jerry was one of those people, and I will miss him. 

 
 
 
Uptownchick
Junior Silent
33  Uptownchick    5 years ago

Very sad news. Jerry was one of the first members to reach out when I joined, loved his welcome to the community posts. 

32642a24eaf7bd23c2991434db2ed014.jpg You will be missed.

 
 
 
TTGA
Professor Silent
36  TTGA    5 years ago

Jerry was a great guy.  He will be missed. 

Perrie, have you had any word on how his son came out on his medical issues?

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
37  pat wilson    5 years ago

I've been away due to moving. So sorry to hear this. Always liked and respected Jerry.

God speed Jerry.

 
 
 
sixpick
Professor Quiet
38  sixpick    5 years ago

Sorry to hear the news about Jerry.  I always had a lot of respect for Jerry and admired his passion.

 
 
 
luther28
Sophomore Silent
39  luther28    5 years ago

A caring gentleman always attempting to make the world a better place, see you on the other side Jerry.

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Participates
40  Larry Hampton    5 years ago

RIP Jerry. You are missed buddy. 

 
 

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