Syracuse, New York
February 20, 2006 Gerald B. Bates, Sr. of Cazenovia, NY, passed over on February 20, 2006. He was born January 26, 1914 in Worthington, MA, the youngest and last surviving of eight children of Frank and Mary Bates of Greenfield, MA. Gerry had a long wonderful life, surviving three wives and was...
Read MoreTo the many of Jerry's family and those who knew him, it seems like only yesterday that Jerry had passed. Now 21 years later and all that he as to me and to so many still fresh in my mind. As I read what I posted 21 years ago it remains so relevant today. I hope this finds all who remain well, and do hope we will be reunited at some place gathered in Jerry's name in the not to distant future. NAM
Norman A. Miles Jr.
February 16, 2022 | Friend
I knew Gerry as a loving husband and father. He always treated my family with caring and respect.
He was truly gifted as an engineer and artist. Seeing and hearing him play the organ and paint amazed me.
I will miss the opportunity to visit with him.He had the ability to give people a better feeling better having been with him.
My sympathy to you who were near and held him dear.
John Williams
March 03, 2006 | Zionsville, IN
Remembered By
LINDA MICHAELS
February 25, 2006 | CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
I would like to send my sympathy to the rest of the family of Gerald B. Bates Sr. Gerry came into my life officially on May 29th, 1979. May 29th was the day of birth of our youngest child, Jessica. My Mother, Elizabeth Shaffer was traveling to Cincinnati to help us with our two other children, Amanda age 6 and John IV age 3 at the time.
Gerry and my Mother were "dating" at that time, after the deaths of my Father, Ed and Gerry's wife, Kate. I thought was wonderful for each of...
Mary Lu Williams
February 23, 2006 | Zionsville, IN
Big Ger was a wonderful guy,it was a
honor to have known him.May he rest
in peace.
Tom Eno
February 23, 2006 | Hudson Falls, NY
Gerry was so wonderful man and was very warm heart man. I will miss him around here at home.
Margie Lundy
February 22, 2006 | Cazenovia, NY
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
May he rest in peace.
hugs, Millie n Kevin
Milie/Kevin Milligan
February 22, 2006 | Depew, NY
WE WILL MISS OUR UNCLE GERRY SO VERY MUCH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
DEANE & KATHY, DOUG AND PETE BATES
DEANE BATES
February 22, 2006 | CHESTERFIELD, MA
To the entire family of Gerald our deepest sypathies.
Gerald was my fathers dearest friend for many years and until he himself passed at the age of 51 February 1979. Working together at GE for many years Gerald became a very important and loved friend of our family.
It wasn't until just a few years ago through a mutual friend Rick Golden that I was reaquianted with Gerald. Quite by accident Rick and I realized during an unrelated conversation that we both knew the same, the...
Norman A. Miles Jr
February 22, 2006 | NY
