Dear Jerry, Rest in Peace . . . (from Nancy Klein)

We're sorry to have to pass along the following news sent by Philadelphia Jerry Ricks' constant partner and traveling companion, Nancy Klein, on Monday, Dec. 10, from Croatia:

It is with a most sorrowful heart, I tell you of the passing of our Beloved Jerry Ricks, Monday morning, 10:05 in hospital, Rijeka, Croatia. He will be missed tremendously by all those who loved him,and for the joy he brought to so many around the world through his ownstyle of Blues.
With Love,
Nancy