GERALD STUART GERSHON

Gerald Stuart Gershon passed away on December 30, 2008 at the age of 72. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18, 1936 to Dave and Ann (nee Pohorille) Gershon. He attended Aitz Chaim Yeshiva and New Utricht High School before graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a leader in the newly emerging computer industry and received a commendation for his work on the Apollo II guidance systems. Jerry went on to work for many years in the electrical engineering profession and was instrumental in the development of complex defense systems and industrial computer systems. He developed close friendships with many of his colleges and kept those friendships his whole life. He was devoted to his Jewish faith and passed that onto his children and grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Brenda ( Wolfe) Gershon . His kindness, sense of humor and generosity will be missed by his children Lisa (and Mitch) Covitz of Natick, MA, Steven (and Dr. Annie) Gershon of Hawthorne, NJ, Diana (and Dr. David) Erani of Houston, TX and Dave (and Jennifer) Gershon of Newton, MA. His devotion and caring will be missed by his siblings Elliot Gershon of Chicago, IL and Sharon Frisch of Bethesda, MD. Popop will be sorely missed by his grandchildren: Elana, Donald and Jonathan Adler, Rachel, Joseph, Joshua and Sarah Erani, and Andrew and Louis Gershon..Funeral services will be held at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Following Interment at Baker St. Cemetery family will be at the home of Dave and Jennifer Gershon 27 June Lane , Newton until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Shiva will continue at the home Lisa amd Mitch Covitz 23 Coachman Lane , Natick Thursday Thru Tuesday evening.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown,MA 02472