Jeremy Ira Neuger

Jeremy Ira Neuger passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the age of 69 due to complications of illness and the burdens of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lois Neuger; his daughter Jennifer White and her husband Timothy White; and his son Anthony Neuger, his wife Tisa Neuger and his granddaughter Stella Neuger. Jerry was a loving husband, a great father and good friend to those that knew him. He excelled at his craft and was a top salesman associated with numerous sporting goods companies for the better part of 40 years and was passionate about his family and his work. Jerry was born in Stamford, CT, grew up in Norwich and raised his children with Lois in Windham. He earned his associates degrees from Mitchell College in 1964 and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1966 - 1972. He was also well known for being "the voice" of the E.S.C.U. Warriors baseball team as he was the public address announcer for many years. Many nights you could hear him as his deep voice echoed throughout the Willimantic night. He was an avid UConn fan and loved the rock n' roll music of the 50's and 60's. His family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Willimantic. His funeral service will be on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the famly. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to honor Jerry and make a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Please visit http://www.michaeljfox.org/help_honorMemoryGifts.cfm or you can submit honorary donations with a reference to Jerry to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780, PH: 1-800-708-7644. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .