Bruce David Jerwick, born June 23, 1962, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 13.
He had a gift — one that was rooted in love and laughter. He injected life and joy into every room he ever entered. Bruce was everyone’s favorite person — he will be missed and celebrated by many.
He worked in the men’s clothing business for his entire life, owning Slabotsky’s Menswear in downtown Kansas City for the last 25 years. He loved family; Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks games; movies and music. But there was nothing he loved more than Sundays. Each and every Sunday for the last six years was spent with his grandchildren. They played, they swam, they ran errands, and, most of all, they loved. They are so lucky to have been surrounded and influenced by his immeasurable warmth.
He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Carol Jerwick; son Michael (Lisa); daughter Lindsay (Tony) Fiorello; and grandchildren, Josie, Lanie, Izzie, Frankie and Sal. Bruce is also survived by his sister-in law, Lisa Kusnetzky; mom, Marjorie Jerwick; and three brothers, Alan (Mindi), Jeff (Ilene) and Scott (Sharon). He adored his nieces and nephews, Brad, Barry, Erika, Sophie, Andrea, Jason, Ben, Carter and Madison; as well as his great-nieces and nephews, Jack, Ella, Samantha, Grayson, Brooke and Jake.
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Cindy and Phil Kusnetzky; and the two people he loved more than life itself: his father, Maishe, and niece Nicole.
Funeral services were held at Louis Memorial Chapel on Sept. 15. A burial followed at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City.
