Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg

Leader in the Recycling Industry

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg of Boston passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Friday, April 1, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 92 years old.

Born in Boston, he was a devoted son to the late Bernard and Sadie Ginsberg. Jerry was the President of B. Ginsberg and Co., a scrap metal and paper recycling company in Boston, founded by his father Bernard. He was an early leader in the recycling business and his famous phrase was “Recycling makes dollars and sense.”

Jerry lit up every room he entered, whether it was a business meeting or numerous clubs he belonged to and the restaurants he frequented. Jerry loved to travel and spend time with his many friends.  Always willing to lend a hand to countless organizations and people who needed help and guidance, Jerry never said no.

He was a 60-year member of Temple Emeth of Chestnut Hill, President of The Sheptatovker Cemetery Association, Consolidated Lodge of Masons, and The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston.

Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia (Meyers) Ginsberg and the best father to Candy Ginsberg and his cherished granddaughter Brittany Dunkless. He was also the devoted brother of the late Evelyn Ginsberg.

Services will be held at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Shepatovker Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.