Jerome Landy Obituary

Landy M.D. Ph.D., Jerome J. (Jerry, J.J.), 82, pioneering researcher, surgeon and inventor, loving and devoted husband to Gayle Jordan-Landy, extraordinary dad, David (Debbie), Keith (Caroline) and Craig, loyal brother,, Burt (Ellie); adored son of late Clara and Lou, cherished grandpa, Jonah, Tessa, Isabel, Drew, Owen, Sophia, treasured uncle and cousin, respected employer and colleague; artful healer; boundless discoverer and true friend to many; began Medical School at age 19, Univ. of Illinois, College of Medicine at Chicago, Ph.D., Pharmacology, Univ. of Chicago, U.S. Army; WWII, SWPTO, Philippines, Meritorious Service Award, groundbreaking research on antibiotic-resistant Staph (1952); invented protective isolation system for severely burned patients (1963); built equipment to handle moon rocks from Apollo 11 & 12 missions; biosafety patents spanning four decades, Fellow, American College of Surgeons, Diplomat, American Board of Surgery. Graveside funeral services, Tuesday, 3 p.m., Westlawn Cemetery, Memorial Section, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AIPAC, 120 W. Madison St., Ste. 200, Chicago, IL, 60602 or CAMARA, P.O. Box 4453, Skokie, IL, 60076. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.