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Jerry Dorfman, successful businessman

June 8, 2021

Jerry Dorfman was 86 when he passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. He died in the comfort of his home with his wife Cherie by his side.

He was born in Mt. Sinai Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., May 4, 1935, to Benjamin and Anna Perkins Dorfman. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley Dorfman Tarnoff.

Jerry graduated from Overbrook High School and briefly attended Penn State University. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. He had a successful real estate business and then a commercial and industrial uniform business which he operated with his wife Cherie.

Following his retirement to Bethany Beach 21 years ago, he served on several town committees. He was elected to the Bethany Beach Town Council in 2005 where he served for nine years as a councilman, six of those years as secretary/treasurer. He also served for six years on the board of directors of the Bethany West Homeowners Association.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cherie Dorfman; his three daughters, Karen Boe, Diane Dorfman and Mindy Moss Dorfman; three grandchildren, Benjamin Dorfman, Martha Boe and Harry Moss Dorfman; and his stepdaughter, Victoria Weinblatt.

He was a loving husband and father; a caring friend and had a great sense of humor.

Contributions in his memory can be sent to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or The American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

 

 

 

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