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Jerry Siegel Obituary
CHICHESTER, NEW YORK
Jerry J. Siegel, the lift operator at Bellaire Mountain known as "the Music Man" because he played classical music for skiers, died on June 3, 2011. He was 82 years old and was a regular skier until this year. Jerry and his dog, Coco, were also regulars at the dog park on Route 28. Before Jerry retired, he was a film editor who last worked for CBS, editing "60 Minutes". Jerry was born in N.Y.C. on May 20, 1929 and is survived by his daughter, Karen Siegel and her partner Stephen Algios, and four grandchildren, Ryan and Carrie Siegel and Aaron and Brandon Monse. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on July 30, 2011 at his house in Chichester.
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Amy Metnick
July 10, 2011
He was a good friend to people and to dogs. My mother Mimi and he were good chums back in the 70s. I have fond memories of his devotion to his beautiful Wiemeraner, Himtu (and Himtu's mutual devotion, of course). Sorry to learn of Jerry's passing.
Ann Davies
June 26, 2011
Jerry and I walked with our dogs daily when I was up here. He was such a great friend. One of the nicest things was that when I visited him in the hospital and told him I loved him he said"I know you do." I was so glad he did.
He lived his life to the fullest. We loved our dogs. I lost my dog within a few weeks of Jerry's accident and still haven't really gotten over the loss of either of them. I will miss Jerry so.
ken cooper
June 26, 2011
I'm just another of those ski guys who loved his smile, his music, and the joy that emanated from that little lifty shack - will ALWAYS remember him each season as I pass his "Music Shack
June 23, 2011
He hardly ever missed a wave the hundreds of times we rode past him on Tomahawak. I hope they rename the lift for him.
June 23, 2011
What a wonderful man. I will always remember him for the kind smile and beautiful music he played on the mountain
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