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Gerald Dagesse Obituary

Of Boston, MA, 49, died Sunday, July 27, at his home in Boston. He is lovingly survived by his spouse, Clifford Richards of Boston, his father, Normand Dagesse of N. Smithfield, RI, his brother, Robert Dagesse and his wife, Linda of Cumberland, RI. Gerald also leaves his nephew, Andrew Dagesse and niece, Arielle Dagesse. Visiting hours will be held on Thurs. July 31, 5-8 pm at the Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Langone, 580 Commercial St., BOSTON. A memorial service will be held on August 13, 7 PM in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the BGMC, PO Box 1390, Boston, MA 02117. Please visit www.mem.com and sign Gerald's online guest book. Boston Harborside Home J.S. Waterman & Sons-Langone 617-536-4110

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 29, 2008.

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Stephen James

December 1, 2014

I came across this in a web search, just to see if I could find you guys and catch up. I am deeply sorry to read of Gerry's passing. He was so sweet, generous, and patient. He will be missed greatly.

Darrell Maule

August 17, 2008

Sending you my deepest sympathy. Know how close the both of you were and want you to stay strong.

Love much,
Darrell

Karin Burke-Lewis

August 13, 2008

Cliff

I have so many wonderful memories of hanging out with you, Gerry and all the "boys"..in PTown, seeing you all sing your hearts out with the BGMC, and at parties celebrating one thing or another. I imagine Gerry and DJ are up there, somewhere, doing some celebrating together again. We will continue to mourn the loss of the day to day presence of wonderful friends and loved ones like them, but hopefully we can find some comfort it envisioning them at peace wherever they are.

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Karin Burke-Lewis

Matt Russell

August 6, 2008

With sympathy

Steve Crutchfield

August 5, 2008

Cliff:

Rick and I send our love. Remember when Gerry dragged Rick away from the baccarat table in Monte Carlo? Or when you guys videotaped us on "The Newlywed Game" and Gerry made me crack up onstage? What fun we shared with RSVP and BGMC and GMCW and GALA. As we sang together in Symphony Hall... "We are a family."

Dave Lee

August 2, 2008

Cliff:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you are hurting but are also happy to have had Gerry by your side for all those years.

Gerry was one of the first to welcome me to the Tenor 1 Section of the BGMC some 20 years ago. His voice and great humor made singing enjoyable and fun. My greatest memory was of doing a duet with Gerry as a part of the BayStatemen set saluting the passage of the Massachusetts Gay Rights Bill before a sold out house in Symphony Hall.

His laugh rings in my memories today as if he were sitting next to me.

Love,
Dave Lee, former BGMC T1

John Ambrose

August 2, 2008

Cliff
Just wanted to send a note to offer my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts.

Steve Seames

August 1, 2008

Kip....

Over the many Miles and Years ,the Love of your Olde Gang still is there.. even if we are not close by. Many fond memories, great times and love we have shared. My Prayers and those of my Parents are with you and yours. Steve Seames

Jeannine Mogolesko

August 1, 2008

Cliff, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Tom Edwards

August 1, 2008

Cliff:

Sorry to hear of your loss.
May you find peace with Christ.

Andrew Mackay

July 31, 2008

Cliff,

So for your loss! I am more than sure he will be missed within Local B-4 and the Gay Men's Chorus. Just Don't worry to much about tomorrow because tomorrow will always be there waiting for you to make the most of it but you cannot make the most of tomorrow without making the most of today!

Janet Thompson

July 31, 2008

Cliffy,
I'm so sorry for your loss, Gerry was well loved and knew it. I hope celebration of his life helps you through this sober time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Janet

Candace Beach

July 31, 2008

The Beach family offers our sincerest condolences in this your time of loss. Our prayers our with you:

In this time of grief and loss
May you find your comfort at the foot of the cross

Much love,
The Beach family

Dwight Dunning

July 31, 2008

Cliff,
Gerry will be deeply missed by us all. He was a very dear friend to us.
May he now rest in piece.

Much love,

David and Dwight

Helen Lew

July 30, 2008

Dearest Cliff,

My deepest sympathy to your for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember Gerry's goodness and the fond memories you've had together, those are what will hopefully sustain you.

If you need shoulder to lean on you can count on me anytime.

Helen Lew

Gwendolyn McCoy

July 30, 2008

Cliff - My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Dagasse family.

Micheil MacCutcheon

July 30, 2008

Cliff,

I am so sorry for your loss. Even with all of my travels, I have never forgotten the bus trip through New England in '92 when all we could laugh about was "Poppy Seed Cake" in Maine.

I shall keep his name in my prayers.

Micheil

Micheil MacCutcheon

July 30, 2008

Cliff,

I am so sorry for your loss. Even with all of my travels, I have never forgotten the bus trip through New England in '92 when all we could laugh about was "Poppy Seed Cake" in Maine.

I shall keep him name in my prayers.

Micheil

Rita Guzman

July 30, 2008

Cliff my thoughts are with you.

Rita

Geri Reilly

July 30, 2008

Cliff,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard Lundstrom

July 30, 2008

Hello Cliff
So sorry for you loss. My warmest thoughts go out to you and your loved ones.

Beth Tappan-deFrees

July 30, 2008

Dear Cliff, I am thinking of you. My very great love and massive hugs to you. Please call/ email if you need anything. Beth

Wayne French

July 30, 2008

Cliff you boys were in my mind about a month ago. I'm so sorry for your loss and am grateful that my friend had such a loving and caring partner to help him with his passage to a better place. I would love to make the memorial...will there be singing from the chorus? Give me a call 843-367-8043 when you get some time. Much love!

Herve Tennessee

July 29, 2008

Greetings Clifford and Family!

My condolences go to you. Cliff; I am sorry for your recent loss. Stay strong and know that the usher body is there for you. Please let me know if there's something that I can do. And my shoulder and always here for you if you need.

Phil Mackay

July 29, 2008

Cliff,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friendship means so much to me and the memory of Gerry will always be in my heart.

John Wong

July 29, 2008

Cliff,
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Becky Scott

July 29, 2008

My thoughts are with all of you now Cliff!!!
Becky, Opera House

Betty Lou Richards

July 29, 2008

Your loss is the loss of many. May the love of your friends and family carry you through this time of grief and leave you with many wonderful memories of the happy times you shared at home and around the world. Love Sister

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