Tributes to Jerry

Join Jerry Foundation

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Join Jerry Foundation. A generous donor will match all donations dollar for dollar, thus doubling the amount. The money will go to help the Senatore family and, specifically, to set up an educational fund for Jerry's children. Join Jerry Foundation, 703 Highview Drive, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

The warrior goes home

Rest in Peace

My brother faught an extremely rare and aggressive virus far beyond what doctors thought was medically possible. In the end, his body simply could not keep up with his relentless spirit. He passed away yesterday, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was a protector and leader, a champion of people and causes, who believed in fair play. His energy and optimism were boundless; his laughter could light the darkness. Jerry faced life's hardships with strength, dignity, and optimism, without complaint, placing the needs of others before his own. He was my he...ro, but these last few weeks have demonstrated that many hundreds of others saw him in the same way. Thank you for supporting Jerry all these months. I will post, once again, his final facebook message in which he thanks his facebook family and refers to himself as a lucky man. See More
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Holding on to my little brother

We have been told that Jerry's virus is particularly rare and particularly aggressive. It is an invader that does not play fair or by any set of rules, and it has taken a grip on his lungs. He continues to battle it, and we are with him in awe of his tremendous spirit and will. He is a hero and a warrior. And when I hold his hand, noticing the two relentless bands on his wrist, I am humbled by his tremendous strength and so proud to call him my little brother. 

update january 15

 Jerry has just been given a new trial drug in the hopes that it will do what the other drugs have not: fight a nasty virus that is in Jerry's lungs. Jerry continues on a ventilator, fighting every minute of every day. He is behaving like the warrior we all know him to be. 

Your messages and support have sustained us all...Keep the faith.

Update of January 10

It is still a bumpy road for Jerry in his fight against the lung infections. His temperature is down today, and his lungs look a touch better. Overall, we are in a far better place today than we were last Monday when we flew down to Duke in a panic, with heavy hearts. We maintain our optimism, knowing that Jerry is fighting with all his might and that people around the world are pulling for him.

Today is the 13th birthday of my nephew, Jerry's son, Michael. Keep the faith, little man.

Update of January 8

More than 1,500 of you have been to this blog during the past week. I am in awe. Your support of my brother is a testament to the person he is and to all of you who know him. He has long said that he considers himself a "lucky man," despite cancer...In some ways, he has convinced me.

Jerry remains at Duke, fighting every step of the way. He is surrounded by his family, his friends, and his "band of brothers." He is facing tough odds and amazing his doctors. Each day, about there are about 7,000 views to his facebook site. We are posting daily updates there. Please go to the link below, and thank you for your prayers and support these many long months.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JOIN-JERRY-2010/114293245252169

1/3/11 Update

We are with Jerry, his family, and his FBI brothers and sisters. He is fighting and we are all pulling for him. The news today is better than yesterday....We believe it has more to do with prayers than medicine. On a lot of meds, and still on a ventilator, but we KNOW he can hear us. His father is pulling for him with his Father. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. There is hope.

Loving Jerry, Thanksgiving 2010

My little brother...

Jerry's condition is very grave. Please pray for him. We can't thank you enough but we know that you share our love for him and that no thanks are necessary.

Please pray for and think of Jerry today