Geza-Jako-Obituary

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Dr. Geza J. Jako

Melrose, Massachusetts

Aug 9, 1930 – Nov 1, 2015 (Age 85)

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BORN
August 9, 1930
DIED
November 1, 2015
AGE
85
LOCATION
Melrose, Massachusetts

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Professor Dr. Geza J. Jako from Melrose, Massachusetts was a world famous surgeon, physician scientist, professor, inventor, educator, presidential appointee, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and visionary. He was the inventor of soft tissue microsurgery, laser surgery,...

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Please all Dr. Jakko family accept my sadness about the lost of this special and kind doctor.
I took my soon Ricardo at this time 3 years old to be under the treatment at Melrose Hospital.
we have been for 5 times in Boston and finaly Ricardo grow up and is still now in good health ( he is 48 years)
At this time we have a nice dinner ar Dr. Jako's house with all the family
I had the opportunity to call him 3 years ago and he was able to speak with me.
God bless him and all of...

Dr. Jako was the finest and most productive physician I have had the pleasure of knowing.We worked together on a number of minimally invasive surgical products and traveled together many times. I always thought of him as a big brother who taught me just about everything I know about medicine and surgery. He had the respect that was world wide and worked with many surgeons to spread the word about the use of the operating microscope and designed and produced the Jako brand of microlaryngeal...

So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Jako. I have fond memories of Bellevue and birthday parties with Ron, Cindy, and Chris. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Liz McNamara

We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Jako passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gus & Cristina Raga

So sorry to hear about his passing. I was one of his first patient, when he came here. He went above and beyond the call of his work ,he so loved. With deepest sympathy. Kbfhd

I am deeply sorry to hear of Doctor Jako's passing. I have worked with Dr. Jako for over thirty years on many of his instruments. He was a man with great vision. He will be missed and my deepest sympathy to Maria and their children.

Dear Maria, Ron, Chris and Cindy, Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of working with Dr Jako for many years in the O.R. , good times at Bellevue pool and seeing you kids every summer at yours jobs at the hospital. Geza was very proud of his family. May he rest in peace.

A friend and wonderful colleague of Dr. P. Anthony Penta, I remember him well and worked with him at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in the OR. May he rest in peace.

Dear Chris And Family Just Want To Say How Sorry We Are To Hear Of Your Dads Passing What A great Man.. God Bless You All Cathy And Ernie Karelas