Gerald (Jerry) ENTEL born November 24, 1936 in New York peacefully departed on November 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Lake  Placid. Florida. As a young boy Jerry moved to Miami with his parents. He graduated from Shenandoah Junior High, Miami High. In 1958 Jerry graduated from the University of Miami with a BA degree. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 1968. He was a proud member of the United States Coast Guard and was stationed in Guantanamo Bay. Jerry married his wife Suzie in 1961 and just celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary. Jerry had a great love for boating and water skiing and retired to Lake Placid Florida. Jerry practiced law for over fifty years as an entrepreneur having owned and operated a large fish importing business. Also developing warehouses and shopping centers and created the first ice skating rink in South Dade. Jerry was predeceased by his parents and his brothers David and Robert, He is survived by his beloved wife Suzie and his two adoring sons Michael and Jeffrey, his sister Lori, brother- in- law Garry and nieces and nephews. Jerry had many lifelong friends from childhood through Law School. Jerry will be remembered for his sense of humor. He loved sharing stories and had an amazing smile and laugh. His services will be announced at a later date.  Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com .  Arrangements entrusted with the Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, FL, 863-465-4134.