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James Gerard Geyer

Rockville Centre, New York

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The Team Is the Goal

James G. Geyer worked as a bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald and for a catering company on weekends. But his true calling was as a friend, a father and a coach in Rockville Centre, on Long Island, where he and his wife, Cathy, grew up and settled.

A natural athlete — he played baseball and basketball as a child and lacrosse and football in college — Mr. Geyer, 41, took up soccer so he could coach the teams of his three children: Michelle, 13, Matthew, 11, and Laura, 7.

He had a knack for calming over-excited parents and made a point to include all children in the game, not just the most talented players. "There were always soccer books in his car," said his mother, Jo Ann Geyer. "He studied up on the game and learned to love it."

A few months ago, Mr. Geyer's best friend, Charles Rollins, happened upon an old home video. "Jimmy's holding my son Charlie like a football and playing soccer with my two girls," Mr. Rollins said. "That's Jimmy in a nutshell. He just was really into not only the athletic part of playing games, but the joy of being part of a team."

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Remembering James Geyer and all the other souls lost on 9/11/2001. We will never forget.

Every year, I listen to the reading of the names of those who perished on 9/11. I did not lose anyone on 9/11, but hearing Paul's name always brings tears to my eyes because we share the same, not so common last name. I cannot begin to imagine his family's loss. Rest in peace James Geyer. You are remembered, even by those who didn't have the opportunity to meet you.

Driving along the meadow rook parkway Dow to the ocean parkway in Ed´s station wagon. With Billy and Paul and Lisa. Stopping at the bridge on the loop parkway and going swimming. I remember all the fun we had as a group the last few weeks of high school. We lost so many friends and relatives that sad day in September. My prayers are still with you and your family. I miss you Jimmy. Your friend, John Galligan

Days don’t go bye when I look at your children and I see their faces in you. I knew you Jimmy when you used to run around on Sundays along with Kathy to pay the referees in the Rockville center soccer club. It’s was always great to see you drop by the games and encourage the children to play and have fun. You were a trey father, husband and athlete and you were a model for all of us to follow. I can’t believe we lost you 20 years ago. It breaks my heart but I know you looking down upon us. I...

Dear Cathy and family,

You will always be in my thoughts and prayers on this day every year. 15 years later I am still sorry for your loss. God must have needed his help and called him home. I believe you will see him again someday. God bless, Joey B

Remembering you again Jimmy, and always remembering your help keeping brother Rob in the dark as we threw him a surprise birthday party, on a gorgeous day in May. Thanks for the memories and so sorry you and others were taken all too soon. Lost but not forgotten.

This is for the family of James G. Geyer, my deepest sympathies go out out to all of you. I never met James and I have never met any of you. On September 11th, 2002 I attended a memorial at a local baseball stadium where thousands of people from our community came to remember the lives lost on that tragic day. As we all walked in, volunteers handed each person a card with a name of someone who had died on 9/11. My card said James Gerard Geyer. I just want to let you know that I have had...

Through doing some research on the Internet I just stumbled upon the fact that this old friend, from many yrs ago in college, was lost in the Twin Towers. Although he & I were not "personally close", we did hang around in the same crowd for yrs & I was close w/close friends of his. I remember "Jimmy" w/much fondness & can still see his usually smiling face in my mind's eye like it was yesterday. As I have now researched how his life turned out post WNEC, I am compelled to say that is a...