Gerald “Jerry” Zaidman

June 22nd, 2018

I first met Jerry in Evanston when we were both in the same Army Reserve Unit, then our Unit moved to Rosemont, ultimately when the Wall went up in Berlin we were activated to Fort Devens, MA. Jerry, Brenda, Bobby and myself became good friends while we there laughing trying to make the best out of disruption and rumors. All the time Captain Frey was in command from Evanston to Devens and he was a “piece of work”, delighted to be there in his starched uniform and sunglasses. Jerry was an elite part of the cooks staff, with Howie Glanz, Archie Turk, Aaron San, and John Pappas. While on KP Jerry saved me from the dreaded “Greasetrap” on several occasions. We ultimately were mustered out continued being friends.
Jerry was a “Mensch” and lucky to have known him. Our heartfelt sympathies to Brenda, Kim,
Jodi, Michael and the entire family.

Lenny and Bobby Rubenstein
Indianapolis, IN

~Lenny Rubenstein
~friend, Indianapolis, IN

June 21st, 2018

Add on to previous Memory. Forgot Howie Glantz as another member of the elite cooks of our Reserve Unit. Can you imagine all the receipes these cooks learned coming from Chicago, including the Army version of SOS? Again what a privilege to know Jerry.

Lenny and Bobby Rubenstein Indianapolis, IN

~Lenny Rubenstein
~Friend, Indianapolis, IN

June 21st, 2018

First met Jerry at the Army Reserve Site in Evanston then onto to another Site at Devon and Higgins, Camp McCoy in Wisconsin where we were activated and headed to Ft. Devens, MA all the time under the watchful command of Captain Peter Frey. When we got to Devens Brenda and us became good friends laughing at the way it was during that time because the rumors were worse than the activation. We all thought that Captain Frey was behind those rumors. While we were at Devens Jerry was an elite member of the Cooks, which included John Pappas, Aaron Sak, Archie Turk etc. KP was tolerable because Jerry was there to save us from the “Greasetrap”. Jerry was a friend and a mensch, lucky to have known him.
Lenny and Bobby Rubenstein Indianapolis, IN

~Lenny and Bobby Rubenstein
~Friend, Indianapolis, IN

June 20th, 2018

Dearest Brenda and Family: Gerry was one of our brothers with different mothers. Al Becker, myself and Gerry were going to have an early dinner this week. Perhaps I will go to the restaurant by myself; sit quietly and chat with Gerry. When we visited at the country club for his 80th birthday, Cousin Kenny, Al Becker and myself lamented how we were all 80ish. Cousin Mitch called from California because he couldn’t travel and they laughed while chatting with one another. I doubt that you need anything; if you do, call any time.
Much love. Allan and Ghia Ackerman (a/k/a Cousin Johnny)

~Allan and Ghia Ackerman (Cousin Johnny)
~Forever Friend, Chicago, IL

June 20th, 2018

Jerry was a generous and caring man. We cherish our memories of the times spent with him. We send our most sincere condolences to Brenda and the Family. Marge and Chris Karidis

~Marge and Chris Karidis
~Friend, Huntley, Il.

June 19th, 2018

I have been privileged to have known Jerry Zaidman and his family for over 40 years. He was a wonderful person and a great husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. Ron Silbert

~Ron Silbert
~friend, Northbrook