VIRGINIA BEACH – Dr. Jesse Charles Zedd, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. He was best known for his personality, generosity, and sense of humor.
Jesse received his undergraduate degree from Campbell University, his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Old Dominion University, and his doctor of education degree from Virginia Tech.
He was a licensed guidance counselor for 31 years in the Newport News City Public Schools. His memberships included the Virginia Counselors Association, the Peninsula Counselors Association, Rodef Sholom Temple, and Brith Sholom.
He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Sylvia and Ben Zedd, his loving wife of 41 years Elinor Goldberg Zedd, and his brother-in-law Alan Goldberg (Myrna). Survivors include: his son Joshua Fredric Zedd (Keely); granddaughter Cadence Zedd; brother-in-law, Ricky Goldberg (Iris); and sisters-in-law, Rona and Jeanie Goldberg; nephews, Jordan and Ben; niece Emily; lifelong friends Andrea Meltzer and David Liebman; cousin Kay Kesser, and a large extended family.
A service was held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk Chapel. Burial took place at Hebrew Cemetery Hampton.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com.
Southeastern Virginia: Chesapeake • Norfolk • Portsmouth • Suffolk • Virginia Beach
February 23, 2025
