Jerry Farber

Jerry was such a energetic, kind, pleasant and interesting man, he will be missed by all of us. Lisa

SOUTHBURY — Jerome R. Ferber, 89, of Heritage Village, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at his home. He was the widower of Rosalind Unger Ferber.Dr. Ferber was born March 31, 1919, in New York City, the son of the late Harry and Rose (Sharp) Ferber. He was a captain in the U.S. Army, having served in the European Theatre during World War II. He graduated from Long Island University and from the Dental School at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Ferber owned his own practice in Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y., where he and his family also resided for many years. They moved to Heritage Village almost 25 years ago where he became active in the Camera Club and Golf Club.

He is survived by two sisters, Anita Brodsky and Sheila Auslander, both of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Carol Makovich Ferber of Roxbury; a grandson, James I. Ferber of New York; and several nieces, a nephew, grandnephews and grandnieces. He was predeceased by his son, Andrew H. Ferber.

The family will have calling hours at 602A Heritage Village in Southbury on Saturday, March 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions can be made in Jerry's memory to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford 06492.

The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson–Lovetere, 235 Main St. North, is in charge of arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.