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Jerome “Jerry” Konys, age 77 of Edgewood, Kentucky sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jerome was born on October 12, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Dr. Harry and Marie Konys.
Jerome is preceded in death by his sister, Christine Konys.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Konys, his children; Zak (Julia) Konys, and Jessica Konys, his grandchildren; Vivian Brockman, and Ruby Konys, his siblings; Edward Konys, Karen (Lee) Czerniawski, David (Christine) Konys, Paul (Pam) Konys, Mark (Chris) Konys, his brother in law, Donald (Jean) Branzel, his sister in law, Joy (John) Kenny, and many nieces and nephews.
Jerome grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with his six siblings. He was the second oldest. He later went to Cleveland State where he received his bachelor’s degree. He met his wife, Linda at “The Library”, a bar he was part owner of in Cleveland. They were married in 1974 and had their two children, Zak and Jessica Konys in Euclid, Ohio. In 1986 They moved to Edgewood, Kentucky where Jerome worked for the IRS Treasury department. Jerome loved nature and served as a scout master. He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his free time and was well traveled. Jerome had his pilot license and loved to fly his fathers airplane. Recently, he spent a lot of time volunteering for AARP and was currently taking history courses at Northern Kentucky University.
A visitation for Jerome will be held on Saturday, April 23 at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, Kentucky from 9:00AM-11:00AM. A mass will follow at St. Pius X in Edgewood, Kentucky at 12:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association (7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231) or a charity of donors choice.
To view the live stream of Jerome’s services, please click the link below. The link will go live on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 9:00AM.
Visitation link – https://youtu.be/m-J9UyEuwtk
Mass link – https://youtu.be/Rdi06i5Ht9I
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
Jerome Joseph Konys
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Sorry
Linda I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Joyce Jacobsen
Thinking of the times when we were all young
I’m here for you Linda And the next time you are in Cleveland make sure you call and we can sit and talk about the good all days. I miss that. Memories are such an important part of life, and we have a lot of them together as a group don’t we.. thinking of your memories with Jerry have to make you smile a lot…
Peggy
Love and Prayers
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Linda, Zak, Jessica and Jerry’s entire family. May his legacy live on through all of you. Rest in heaven. Sending lots of healing light, love and prayers.
Tom and Lorry Kenny
Thinking of you and your family, Linda.
May his memory bring light and joy in between the deep sorrow.
With fondness,
Bunny
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