John J. Lerner

John J. Lerner, 78, longtime resident of Newton, after a brief illness, passed peacefully, on Jan.21,2021. Devoted and caring husband of Linda {Werner} Lerner, loving father of Jeffrey Lerner, wife Jill, Adam Lerner, wife Stacey, and April Van Dam. Adoring grandfather of Matthew and Samantha Lerner, Peyton and Ava Lerner, and Parker, Aaron and Skylar Van Dam. Beloved brother and best friend of Scott Lerner. Predeceased by his sister Leslie Lerner, parents Nathan and Anne Lerner and Paula [Burstein]Lerner. John adored his longtime, wide circle of loving and caring friends. He sorely missed his Wednesday dinner date with “the boys” due to COVID. The many stories and expressions of his experiences in business were part of who he was, and we all loved hearing the humor he found in telling them. Having spent over fifty years in the furniture business, even in retirement he looked forward to his ‘daily updates’ from his brother! He will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. He was a class act! Donations in his memory may be made to “Brigham & Women’s Home Hospital,” www.homehospital.bwh.harvard.edu or “Diabetes Foundation,” www.diabetesfoundationinc.org.