Dr. Jerry Wacks

WACKS, Dr. Jerry, of Lexington, died on Monday, January 31, 2025, at age 86 of complications from ALS. He was preceded in death by parents Ida and Harry Wacks, survived by wife Sue Wacks, son David Wacks (Katharine Gallagher), godson Nicholas Cotterpong (Lindsay), and grandchildren Zev and Zohar Wacks and Coral and Everly Cotterpong. He was a Psychiatrist in Lexington, MA, for over 50 years. His main goal was to help everyone and anyone who crossed his path. He had a legion of friends. The funeral will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574, ccals.org, and Temple Emunah.