Jeremiah “Jerry” P. Ostriker, the Charles A. Young Professor of Astronomy on the Class of 1897 Foundation, Emeritus, and professor of astrophysical sciences, emeritus, died of end stage renal disease and associated complications at his home in New York City on April 6. He was 87.
Jerry Ostriker became Provost during my tenure at University Health Services. He was always gracious, kind and shared anecdotes about his work, even though he knew he was talking with a non-academic. I always enjoyed any time I had the opportunity to be in his presence and was grateful that he included me in discussions relating to our work at the University.
May he rest in peace.