Jerome Richard Siegel

June 22, 1948 – November 3, 2025

Born in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, to Thelma and Sol Siegel, Jerry grew up alongside his brother Alex in a warm, multi-generational home with their grandmother, Valley Kaplan. Surrounded by cousins—all boys, until Martine came along (poor Martine!)—his childhood was full of love, laughter, and Family.

Jerry attended Lincoln High School, Brooklyn College, and Brooklyn Law School. After a legendary backpacking trip through Europe, he moved to South Florida and began his law career. Over the years, he transitioned into mediation and elder law, helping hundreds of families navigate difficult seasons with compassion and care.

In South Florida, Jerry met his perfect match, Myrna Abelman, on a blind date arranged by his brother Alex and sister-in-law Esta. They married in 1974 and built a joyful, affectionate life together. They welcomed Kelly in 1980 and Stephen in 1984. Jerry was gentle, playful, and indulgent—a dad who brought laughter to every day.

When Myrna was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1993, Jerry cared for her with extraordinary devotion. After her passing, he guided his children through grief with openness, courage, and love, surrounded by family and friends like Cheryl and Neil Levine, and Joline and Gene Steinfeld, who became lifelong sources of strength

Jerry became a grandfather in 2014 with the birth of Emory Rose and again in 2017 with Leila Mae. He adored them both, reading stories, telling jokes, and delighting in their every milestone.

In 2020, during the height of COVID, Kelly and Stephen decided to move Jerry from Florida to South New Jersey—despite his insistence that he’d “freeze his ass off.” It was a difficult transition, but once he arrived, he became an integral part of daily family life. Living five minutes from Kelly’s home, with a wonderful caregiver, he shared countless joyful moments with his young granddaughters.

Even as his illness progressed and he moved to memory care, Kelly and Jerry found new ways to connect—through gestures, laughter, and the love shining from his big, beautiful blue eyes.

Jerry Siegel was known for his humor, eloquence, and warmth. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; a passionate reader; a storyteller; and a caregiver to so many.

He is survived by his children, Kelly and Stephen, his granddaughters Emory Rose and Leila Mae, and his nephews, Stuart Siegel and Kevin Ross, and niece, Valerie Siegel Braverman, and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Abelman Siegel, his father, Sol Siegel, mother, Thelman Siegel, and brother, Alexander Siegel.

We celebrate his life—one filled with love, laughter, and the kind of warmth that lingers forever.

Jerome Richard “Jerry” Siegel, 77, of Boca Raton, passed away on November 3, 2025. Born in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, to Thelma and Sol Siegel, Jerry grew up in a close-knit, multi-generational family alongside his brother Alex.

He attended Brooklyn College and Brooklyn Law School, beginning a long and dedicated career in law. After moving to South Florida, Jerry met the love of his life, Myrna Abelman, on a blind date. They married in 1974 and shared decades of joy, raising two children, Kelly and Stephen.

Jerry specialized in mediation and elder law, helping countless families with compassion. He also served as a traffic magistrate and mediator. He was a devoted caregiver to his own family members and a beloved friend to many.

In 2020, Jerry moved to South New Jersey to be near Kelly and her family. Though he joked that he would “freeze his ass off,” he quickly became part of the fabric of their lives—especially his granddaughters, Emory and Leila—sharing laughter, stories, and warmth. Even in his later years, his big, beautiful blue eyes expressed love and connection when words could not.

Jerry will be remembered for his humor, eloquence, and boundless heart. His children, Kelly Siegel McGinnis and Stephen Siegel survive him; his granddaughters, Emory Rose and Leila Mae McGinnis; his nephews, Stuart Siegel and Kevin Ross, and niece, Valerie Siegel Braverman, and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Abelman Siegel, his father, Sol Siegel, mother, Thelman Siegel, and his brother, Alexander Siegel.

In lieu of Flowers please Donate to the Alzheimer's Association.

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