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Aaron Gayer Obituary
DR. AARON, August 14, 2007. Beloved husband of Eliete "Lee" Gayer, beloved father of Abraham Gayer, Beth Gayer, Robin (Jim) Sirkis, and Oscar (Stacey) Gayer; loving brother of Max (Jaine) Gayer and the late Harvey Gayer; beloved grandfather of Alexis, Evan and Sequoia. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Thursday 1 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Interment Mt. Sharon Cem. Shiva will be observed at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Lung Assn., 527 Plymouth Road- Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting PA 19462.
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Sponsored by Max & Jaine Gayer.
Keith Dunoff
August 27, 2007
I enjoyed working with Aaron during his time with our group.
Charlene Fenster
August 25, 2007
Dear Max,
I just returned from visiting our children in California and saw that your brother had lost his battle. I am very sorry for your loss and want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Charlene Fenster
Serena Rosen
August 25, 2007
I was close with Aaron for many years during our hay-day. He was so much fun! I always went to Halloween parties with him and hung out with him a Licktey and the B.B. I still laugh about his descriptions of some women he encountered. I am truly sad to have not contacted him in the last 10 years. I will miss him always.
LYNNE LICHTMAN
August 25, 2007
Dear Max and family
Although Aaron was one of the older guys and I didn't know him well, the neighborhood in SW was full of the Gayer family legend. Aaron was an example to all of us of what a big brother should be.
Now the obvious love and closeness of your family in this difficult time is a reminder to all of us what is truly of value in this life and what follows us to the world to come.
My deepest sympathy to you all on your loss. May his memory be for a blessing.
Baruch Dayan Emet.
Lynne Rosen Lichtman
Margie Steiner Yavil ande Bob Steiner
August 22, 2007
We remember Aaron Fondly and we extend our good wishes to his family
Aaron, Suzy and Max circa 1946 -Sackett Lake Lodge, Catskills
August 21, 2007
CHELLY RESES
August 20, 2007
DEAR MAX
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND AARON'S FAMILY.
LOVE
CHELLY AND MARSHALL
Jan Porter
August 20, 2007
Dear Max,
What a lovely picture of Aaron, Lee and Abraham you have added to this guest book.
I so much preferred getting updates on Aaron, hoping that they would continue until he was well again, but that was not to be.
So many friends have added their messages to this book:it's soothing to know he was important to so many people.
The stories that family and friends can offer Abraham should be written down. A story book about his father will be a wonderful thing for him to keep forever and pass down to his children as an heirloom.
Aaron is at peace now.
allan witman
August 20, 2007
loved AARON and will miss him especially his wonderful smile and laugh.
allan witman-camp kweebec-er.
Shalom Bronstein
August 20, 2007
Dear Max and Family,
Anyone growing up in Southwest Phila. & at Beth Am have fond memories of all of the Gayers. My condolences to you at this time and may God who comforts all who mourn comfort you and your family among the other mourners of Zion & Jerusalem.
May you and your family know no more sorrow.
Jonathan Goodblatt
August 20, 2007
Rabbi Shalom (Bobby) Bronstein, in Jerusalem, was kind enough to notify me after he spotted the obituary in the online Daily News.
I remember Aaron with much fondness and was saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I have notified my brother David in Olivenhein, California, as well.
ALLEN WALDMAN
August 20, 2007
MAX I DID NOT FIND OUT ABOUT AARON
UNTIL TODAY.
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IF SOME ONE
LET ME KNOW.
ALLEN WALDMAN
Paula Ninerell
August 19, 2007
To all of the members of the Gayer Family:
Aaron was my brother in law for many years.
I remember family times together and lots of talking and laughter and kind acts. Aaron was my dentist and he always had a way of keeping me relaxed during the proceedures that were uncomfortable. I would look up at his twinkling eyes and he would smile to let me know I was safe in his hands.
I was so happy to have seen him at the Southwest reunion on May 5. he and Lee showed me pictures of Abraham. How proud they were to share his glow and beauty.
Each of your remembrances and expressions of love touched my heart. Abraham has a devoted mother and good family and friends to help him remember his dad and to guide him along this journey of life.
Life can be difficult but love is forever.
No one can remove the love Aaron felt for you or you for him.
Wishing you all comfort and sweet memories.
Paula Ninerell
Bob Kotzen
August 19, 2007
So sorry to see the notice in the Inquirer the other morning. I can tell you he was one of the coolest camp counsellors ever - Cejwin, Hadar 13, Port Jervis NY - forty six summers ago. A Philly guy in the middle of a world that only knew NYC. His sometimes antiauthoritian antics led to his disappearance about a week before camp ended that summer, but he was a hero to us. I know we bought a lot of Penn bookcovers for our books the next school year and one of us even ultimately followed in his steps there. One other thing -his constant listening to 77 WABC in New York was pretty much my first exposure to rock and roll; he got me hooked and I haven't stopped listening since.
I still think about that summer sometimes. He must have been a great dad.
David Manin
August 18, 2007
I am so sad at hearing this news - for all of Aaron's family - but especially for Beth, Oscar and Robin, as I grew up with them and will always hold a special place in my heart for them. I lost my mom nearly 19 years ago, and my brother and I know all too well what it's like to experience that loss at so young an age (21, 25 or 43 years... it doesn't matter - it's still too young). I know my mom, too, would be crying today. I'll miss Aaron. Love, David
Harvey Gayer
August 18, 2007
Abraham,
Just call me anytime you read this and I'll tell you all about what a great guy your Dad, my uncle, was. From my childhood to the time he went down, I could always count on him. We were connected even though we didn't see alot of each other. He told me he loved me a week before he lost consciousness, fixed my teeth, helped me navigate my teens, and gave me plenty. I have lots of stories for you, mostly from before you were born. These can't be printed due to the nature of this page but reveal what a great guy he was. Alot of my teenage friends said he was the coolest uncle ever. My heart goes out to your mother during this difficult time.
Love
Cousin Harvey
maxine cotler
August 18, 2007
Dear Max and family----still find it difficult to understand the why of Aaron's death---but it was G-d's will and he is now at peace. I pray that you and yours will find comfort in that. Again, if there is anything i can ever do for you or your family, feel free to call on me. Maxine (Greenberg)
Stuart and Louise Perlmutter
August 17, 2007
As a friend of Max and Jaine,my wife louise and I traveled about 100 miles to attend Aaron's funeral yesterday. The service and the wonderful family remembrances were so touching.The family Gayer stories have already touched everyone's hearts who heard the beauty that was Aaron's life. His little boy,Abraham, will grow up to be the man Aaron wanted him to be with Lee's loving care. Aarons three grown children and Abraham are living examples of his legacy. May God Bless the Gayer family.
Beth Gayer
August 17, 2007
To all those that knew my father know that he was a different but wonderful person. Through each part of his life, he met with up so many people who knew him in so many ways. As his oldest child, I had a chance to meet or hear about most of you. I would enjoy hearing any and all stories about him. Also to note, I will also be having a shiva at my home in Lafayette Hill, PA on Sunday and Monday from 7pm to 9pm that was not announced anywhere. If you can make it to my father and Lee's home, please go there however should it be more convenient, you may come to my home.
Joe Mongeluzi
August 17, 2007
Aaron and I graduated together from John Bartram High School in January 1959. I was always grateful to Aaron and his dad because of their kindess and generosity. As graduation approached and scholarships were being awarded, Aaron was just ahead of me on the eligibility list to receive one. When Aaron was awarded his scholarship he and his dad declined to accept because they believed the next person on the list would need the assistance more then Aaron. That $600 scholarship, quite a bit of money at the time, meant so much to me and my family. In truth, Aaron's generosity helped shape my life. I am eternally grateful. Thank you Aaron and may God grant you peace. My prayers are with the Gayer Family.
August 17, 2007
to the aaron we use to know- and his lovely family-we remember-esp.oscar all our love sarah and rob
August 17, 2007
cant even say what we feel....the memories will live on for ever..,the banana...rafting...4 wheeling...new years eve...the 632 club...our heart feels you...love sarah and rob
August 16, 2007
Dearest Max and Family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours during this very sad time. It doesn't help the sadness, but at least it is a bit more comforting that he is in peace. I do not know what illness he had, but whatever it was, God didn't want him to suffer any longer.
I will say a prayer for you and your family and may God bring you peace in your heart.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Brenda (Leckerman)Incorvati
Max Gayer
August 16, 2007
I remember wrestling with my brother Aaron as preschoolers, and playing box ball as youngsters. We spent and entire 5 weeks together on a family haitus after our eldest brother Harvey died in 1952 when we were 10 and 8 years old. I had Aaron all to myself for that 5 weeks. He took me for my driving test. We were best men at all of our four weddings. With our old and new families we celebrated Lee's sedars and Jaine's thanksgiving dinners. I remember Aaron's daughters Beth & Robin singing "ROCK-A-DOO" at the sedar and the joy it brought to Aaron's eyes. We sang "HAAD-GAAD-YAW" and "ADEER-HOO" all the way to the end. I remember Aaron's son Oscar, who loves Aaron deeply, then the same age as Abraham, growing up. I pray for both of Aaron's sons a long and healthy life. Without the benifit of a father, Abraham needs us all to help Abraham know and remember Aaron. Aaron, my brother, WAS my keeper. At any time, for any reason I could call on Aaron and he would be there for me. I'll miss you 'bro' and I'll always love you.
Andy & Joanne Fraser
August 16, 2007
We send our deepest sympathy to every member of Aaron's family at this sad time. Our heart's go out especially to young Abraham. We know that his fine extended family will do their best to help him cope with this tremendous loss and to learn more about his dad and all of his ancestors as he matures.
Robin Sirkis
August 16, 2007
If you knew Aaron Gayer you were a fortunate person. My father was a wonderful and happy person. He loved his wife Eliete the best way a husband can love a wife, and he loved all of his children. Abraham was the delight of his most recent years. He always did the best he could and gave everything he could give. He loved life. I will miss my daddy so very much! Thank you G-d for allowing me to enjoy him for these past 40 years.
Eliete Gayer
August 16, 2007
aaron and I were married ten years and five month to the day of his death. aaron, Abraham(son), and I were a very happy family, we adored each other so much. we will miss him very much, Aaron will stay in our hearts forever.
Eliete and Abraham Gayer
Jim and Kim Nearhood
August 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kristy McAdams
August 16, 2007
I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the family. To Lee and Abraham you are in my prayers and daily thoughts. I read the letter that Aaron wrote to you Abraham and without a doubt your daddy truley loved and adored you. Lee just continue to be strong and know you have a wonderful family that loves and supports you. God Bless you all in your time of sorrow.
With my Deepest Sympathy,
Kristy (niece of Janie and Max Gayer)
Oscar Gayer
August 15, 2007
Dad, I loved you even before you were my father. I loved you when you tickled me in the dark with my sisters.
I loved you when you told me Pat Benetar, blondie, Cyndi lauper, & Billy Joel were going to be stars a year before they hit the charts back in the late seventies.
I loved you when you took me the first game of the World Series in 1980!
I loved you when you took me sledding as a child.
\also I loved you when you gave me what I wanted and when you didn’t give me what I wanted.
I would have not have half the friends I have today from living with you when I was 17- 22 yrs old.
I loved you when I stumbled into you in the middle of the street at 4 in the morning both of us ragingly drunk.
I loved you when you took my white water rafting.
I loved you when you took us roller-skating in society hill when it was cool to skate.
I loved you when we hung out at ishkabibbles.
I loved you when we didn’t speak.
I loved you came in to my dreams and I loved when you were lying at bed unable to speak.
I loved you when you told me evil kneival was going to take ride in my mouth, to ease the pain of the drill for the cavities.
I loved you when you used to slurp your coffee at jacks delicatessen.
I love you when I cry.
I loved you when you made “chicken a la gayer”
I loved you when you made me laugh.
I loved you we sat five rows behind the 76ers bench in 1983.
I loved you when we ate a the Rascals Roost.
I loved you when you took me to see jaws when I was five years old and told me to put the hood of my jacket on when the music started…..so I wouldn’t see the blood
I loved you when I laughed in a Woody Allen movie, Broadway Danny Rose, he was serving frozen turkey for thanksgiving, and mia farrow comes to door and they chit chat and someone calls out hurry up the dinner is getting cold. The stupidest thing that only I was laughing at, and you started to laugh because you knew what I was laughing at, we were the only ones laughing, and it was priceless.
I love you when I watch field of dreams….I wish that was you and me reunited in a corn field and playing baseball…
I loved you when I sang my song to you as a child "up in the ky up in the ky daddy car going to car wash" I loved you when I told you "Daddy is dumb and tupid cause you moke",
I loved you when I had trouble with my pronunciation of the letter "s" see above misspellings.
I loved you when I you told me about the big black bird that flew over the car.
I loved you when we partied at the black banana.
I loved you when you called Luther “bait”.
I loved you when you didn’t come to any of my football games.
I loved you when you let me use your car to see grateful dead concerts. One time you told me to say hi to Jerry when I was driving up to Nassau county for a concert, so please tell Jerry I said hello
…also, and Bubba, Zayda, Big Harvey, and Helen & Oscar Wolfberg.
So what I am saying is your my Dad and I love you.
Rest in peace.
You gave me all your best, and that was good enough for me.
I am proud to be your son.
MAX GAYER
August 15, 2007
Notes, messages and emails for my beloved brother Aaron -Max
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Max, Molly joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Aaron's passing. We will pray for him and you. Regards, Rick
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Oh Uncle Max!!!! I am so sorry to hear about Aaron!!! I want you to know you and the rest of the family will remain in my prayers!!! I love you so much and I am deeply sadden for you and the rest of Aaron's family. If you need anything or just need somebody to talk to I am here for you. I love you and Aunt Janie like you were my own parents!!! You mean the world to me and I love you greatly. Good Bless you in this time and always!!
Love Kristy
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Max, I’m so very sorry. Brenda Green Levin
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Max
We are so sorry to have received this news. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. your family and Aaron's family. Please take care of yourself, alot of people are depending on you right now.
Love
Janice and Danny
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I am deeply saddened by his passing.Howard
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Max:
Our condolenses on Aaron's passing.
Alan
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Dear Max (and of course, family) I am so sorry to
hear about Aaron but the one thing to try to hold on
to---he's at peace. Be well and keep strong.
Fondly, Maxine
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Sad news
I'm sorry to report that Max Gayer's brother Aaron passed away peacefully this morning. Below are the details from Max. I know that Max would be honored to see some HQ'ers at the funeral home if you live nearby.
Andy
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Max's older brother, Aaron, passed away this morning..I am sure I share with everyone my condolences..stu
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Our hearts go out to you and your family. Dave & Jan Wood
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To max and all of his family, my deepest sympathies.
May his family find peace knowing Aaron is now at
peace.
Cheryl Brucker
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I am so sorry, Max. I spoke to Beth this afternoon and she gave me the sad news. As I am in California, I won’t be attending the services, but please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. David Manin
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Olav v'shalom - Dennis Greenstein & Family
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Dear Max, I'm truly at a loss for words with the reality of this news.
In Deep Sorrow, Joani
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Dear Max,
I am so sorry both for Aaron’s death and for what he had to suffer. It is good that the end was peaceful for him, but what a very sad loss for you and for Aaron’s family. Memories sweep in from when your family lived across the street from us at 5527 Beaumont Street . That was a very long time ago. I hope sweet memories of Aaron’s life will replace the difficult ones of this past summer and that they will bring you comfort. May Aaron’s memory be a blessing. My sincere condolences to all of you, Judy (Frank) Wohlberg
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Dear Max, Please know that Ceil and I are very sorry for your loss. We hope to see you on Thursday to express our sympathies. Jack
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Just wanted to tell you again I love you and miss you and that Joel and I are thinking about you constantly!!!! We can't wait to get back up there!!!! I love you Uncle Max. You are my big Teddy Bear!!!!! Love Kristy
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Max, I'm glad the end was peaceful and may he rest in peace. Linda Shapiro
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Max, My prayers are with you and your family. Paul
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Max Condolences and prayers from the Love Family on the passing of your brother. Jim (c'68)
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Max. So sorry to hear about Aaron. I remember him well. He used to make fun of my rolly-polly neck but in a nice way. I am so sorry that I didn't see you at the reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Natalie Rich Knecht
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family and Aaron's family. I was at the Southwest Reunion (wouldnt have missed it for all the money in the world) and have been following the updates from Jan Porter. I hope all your memories of your brother will comfort you always, make you smile, make you laugh and fill you with love.
Arlene (Cookie Mazer) Jeff Mazer's sister
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I didn't know Aaron, or know you Max, but my heart is still saddened to receive the SW notice from Jan Porter and read about Aaron's passing. Being from SW and knowing the Gayer name is reason enough for me to reach out and offer you and your family my sincere and heartfelt condolences at this very sad time in your lives. Be strong and remember the happy times.
Sincerely, Arlene W. Leib
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Oh Max------my son, too, is an "older"father.--the one
that just came in from alaska. i'm sitting here with
a heavy heart and tears after reading this. how
beautiful and something Abraham will cherish the rest
of his life. see you tomorrow. may G-d give you
strength. fondly, maxine
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This (Aaron's letter to Abraham) is incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing it, Max. Best, Judy Wohlberg
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Shelley Perlman
August 15, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of Aaron's passing. We were friends for many years, and drifted apart as life changes. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the family. I am hoping to make it to the service. Aaron you will be missed.
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