MONROE-GELLER-Obituary

MONROE GELLER

New York, New York

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GELLER--Monroe. Died peacefully on November 17, in his 95th year. He was the son of Andrew Geller, a pioneer of women's fashion footwear since the early 1920s, who founded the iconic family business bearing his name, in a factory on Lorimer Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. That edifice was a such...

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To The Geller Family, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I was the switchboard operator at Coronet Handbags where all the calls came in for Mr. Geller and the other subsidiaries. He was always very kind and polite to me and I will remember him that way in my prayers.
Judy Andahurt Gulko

Kelly,
My deepest sympathies to you and your mother. Your grandfather was
a giant....and I am sure will be missed. What a grand life he must have
had...Cynthia (Hollywood, Florida)

We are sorry for your loss Betty. There is a season for everything and it was his season to leave. He left a wonderful legacy in his children and grandchildren. Savor the wonderlful memories of his life. Susan and Edmund

Dear Betty,
Margaret and I were very sorry to hear about your father's passing. We only knew about him because of your admiring comments.

Dearest Betty , We were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We truly would have loved to have known him but feel that through your loving words about him when we have been together we learned about this wonderful man. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. With all our love, Adrienne and Dinny

Dear Betty & Family,
Monroe was a prince among men.....tall in stature, a patriarch leaving a legacy of inspiration to all who knew him.

-Sharon Horn, Delray Beach, Florida

So sorry to hear about your father. Our deepest condolences. Love, Jane and Bob Lashaw

Betty,
I was so sorry to hear about Monroe. I remember him fondly - back in the days! My condolences to you and your whole family.
Love from an old friend!
Pat

Truly a giant of a man.
Supremely intelligent, wise, multi-talented, elegant, and understanding.
A role model and mentor to so many, including myself.
He will be sorely missed.