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Jerome Geller Obituary
PITTSFIELD -- Jerome H. Geller, 84, of 43 Alfred Drive, died yesterday at Berkshire Medical Center of liver cancer.
Born in Pittsfield on Oct. 19, 1923, son of Arthur and Reba Schaitkin Geller, he attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1941and from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1948.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, enlisting in December 1942. He served in France and Germany and was discharged in April 1946.
Mr. Geller was a science teacher, first at the former South Junior High School and then at Herberg Middle School for 32 years, retiring in June 1990.
He had been an active member of the Congregation Knesset Israel, serving on many committees and in various capacities. He was also a member of the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion. He was a Boston Red Sox fan.
He and his wife, the former Diana Pines, were married Oct. 18, 1953.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons; Nate Geller of Teaneck, N.J. and Andy Geller of Pittsfield; a sister, Evelyn Kravitz of Orleans; and three grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Jerome H. Geller, who died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, will be conducted at noon today at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, by Rabbi David Greenspoon, spiritual leader. Burial will follow at Congregation Knesset Israel Cemetery, Pittsfield. The Shiva period will be held at the family home located at 43 Alfred Drive, Pittsfield, on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Geller also leaves three grandchildren, Aliza, Koby and Ariana Light Geller and a daughter-in-law, Lyn Light Geller. Memorial donations may be made to Knesset Israel Synagogue in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, which is in charge of arrangements.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Geller
Lynn Katz Danzig
January 28, 2008
Dear Diane, Nate and Andy,
My condolences to you on your loss. Cherish the memories and pull out some wondeful photographs of great times that you all shared.
Debbie Reynolds Jaferian
January 27, 2008
We would like to extend our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Geller family on their loss. Mr. Geller was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Sandy Divack Moss
January 26, 2008
Dear Nate and family
May your memories of your dad be for you an eternal blessing.
Bernard Herrmann
January 25, 2008
Jerry was a great teacher and a good friend. Diane, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie and Caroline Herrmann
Alan Pepperman
January 25, 2008
My sympathy to the family for your loss. I was a student of Mr. Geller at South Junior High School (1971?).He taught Earth Science in an animated and interested way. I still clearly recall many of the classroom lectures and demonstrations. For example, pouring water through glass containers containing multicolored plastic beads, drawing the orbit of the moon around the Earth, explaining molecular motion in terms of children playing on the playground, making hand motions to describe the workings of an earthquake. Mr.Geller maintained order in the classroom full of young teens, respectfully and while keeping as good a humor as possible. He certainly passed along his enjoyment of the subject and his enthusiasm for learning.
Again, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Alan Pepperman
Warren Reynolds
January 25, 2008
A wonderfull neighbor and friend.
Jerry always had a kind word each time I saw him. He will be greatly
missed.
God Bless, Warren & Mary
Jan Greene
January 25, 2008
We were all so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time. We all have very fond memories of Jerry!
The Staff of Jan Greene Physical Therapy
Wini Bell
January 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. I hope the wonderful memories of your many years together will bring you some consolation. Wini b
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