In Memory
Neil John Gerschoffer
Jan. 5, 1952 - Apr. 18, 2016
SOUTH BEND - Neil J. Gerschoffer, 64, passed away at 5:25 pm Monday, April 18, 2016, in Hospice House. He made a courageous fight against brain cancer for five years.
Neil was born January 5, 1952, in South Bend, to Joseph and Vivian (Kunz) Gerschoffer. He was a graduate of Riley High School and the owner of Jovi's Restaurant & Lounge, which he bought from his dad and mom. The family has owned Jovi's for 46 years. Joe and Neil made the best omelets in town when it was a 24 hours restaurant. Neil enjoyed a lot of things, mostly fishing, the Colts and the White Sox, and people. He helped a lot of people, too many to mention, but they know. He also sponsored dart, bowling, and softball teams as well as golf outings and he loved everything.
Surviving are his wife, Kitty (Hall) Gershoffer of South Bend, his mother, Vivian Krueger-Gerschoffer of South Bend, companion, Sharon Plank of South Bend, four brothers, Mark Gerschoffer, Kerry Gerschoffer, David Gerschoffer, all of South Bend, and Paul Gerschoffer of Pompano Beach, FL, niece, Melanie (Gary) Fischer, nephews, Daniel (Amy) Carter and Wes (Aimee) Carter, as well as other numerous nieces and nephews. Neil was preceded in death by his father, step-dad, Les Krueger, and niece, Ashley Gerschoffer.
The family would like to thank the Oncology office of Dr. Rafat Ansari and RN Brandi, Hospice House & Staff especially Abby and Candice, all the employees, customers and good friends of Jovi's including Lori McBride who have been there for him and the business.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 1-4 pm in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.zahoran.com, or our facebook page, Zahoran Funeral Home.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Apr. 22, 2016
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