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for Russell Gee
melissa
January 24, 2021
russell gee you know shelia acting weird these days she works every day at her new job you will be missed all the good time
Kristin Wolff-Morales
May 14, 2003
Dear Dr. Peters,
During my time with Connecticut Surgical Group, I had the pleasure of meeting your wonderful family on several occasions. I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of your terrible loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you and your boys are in all our hearts and prayers. Russ will live on through you and the countless others whose lives he touched.
Kristin
James Groff
May 14, 2003
I was in West Hartford two weeks ago and learned of Dr. Gee's death. I am very, very sorry. Although I didn't know him, my wife had gone to him for a consultation on a foot problem and had thought he was so kind, caring, and thorough. RJ was a student of mine in the Norfeldt Band. He adored his father and spoke of him often. His father's life and values shone through RJ in all that he did, so I felt as though I knew him personally. He must have been a wonderful father. RJ: Retirement is pretty good, but you are one of the things about teaching that I truly miss a lot. God bless you and your family.
Joe Petke
May 4, 2003
I became a patient of Dr. Gee's last fall after being referred to him for severe pain in my left heel. He performed a surgical procedure on my foot this January and my foot is feeling fine.
I was stunned to learn of his passing and I am deeply saddened. He was a pleasant, confident man and I appreciate what he did for me.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sincerely,
Joe Petke
BEAR
April 25, 2003
I knew Russ at Williams. He was a strong silent leader, but always had a quick smile. He was one of the true "stand up" men I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and children. He did it right.
Respectfully,
BEAR, Williams Class of '81
Christine Cote
April 25, 2003
Dear Mrs. Russell Gee & Family,
I met Dr. Gee in October of last year when I was involved in a motorcycle accident and needed reconstructive surgery on my foot, thanks to him I am walking again. I will always remember him as a caring and patient man who took the time to explain and listen. I am truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Fritts
April 24, 2003
Dear Jill- I am shocked and greatly saddened to learn of your husband's untimely death. I was away last week and just learned of his death at the time of the funeral from the Uolorgy residents. I deeply regret that I was not able to attend his funeral. Russ and I were classmates at Williams. I can only begin to imagine the grief that you and your sons are feeling now and I hope that if there is anything that I or my family can do that you would not hesitate to ask. Please know that you are in my prayers and those of many others. With love and sympathy - Lori.
Celeste Armstrong
April 24, 2003
Dear Jill, RJ, and Matt, I had the pleasure and honor of working with Dr. Gee for 10 years. I met him when I was hired at Grove Hill Orthopaedics as a medical assistant. I was working my way through nursing school. Dr. Gee had just arrived to the practice about 6 months before I arrived. They're is always some "growing pains" when a doctor starts his practice. He'd say to me, "Why can't I get any rooms for my patients?" and I'd tell him, "Dr. Gee, I'll do my best", and we'd work through it together. Even when he was a little frustrated, you knew he was only upset at the situation-not you personally. As time went on, things got smoother, and we got to know the real Dr. Gee-the warm, funny, gentle giant, who was not only gifted, but was truely a wonderful human being. He was always kind and caring to his patients, and the staff. I'll never forget that when I got married, Dr. Gee came to my bridal shower, along with the other partners in the group. He always had great one liners-the driest, funniest sense of humor of anyone I've ever met.
After I graduated nursing school, I left the group and started working in surgery. When I came back to NBGH, I looked forward to working with all of the Grove Hill guys, and especially Dr. Gee, because he was so nice and funny. I saw him at his finest-he never lost patience when he was teaching the podiatry residents, or PA students. He would take the same care and effort to teach nursing and medical students as he would the residents. He truly loved his work. He was always ready to greet you with a,"Hey how are you? How's things?" And, I'll never forget, when I was pregnant with my 1st child, he asked me when my due date was. When I told him June 25th, he responded with, "Oh, have it 2 days earlier, then it'll be on my birthday!" We had a good laugh over that!
I'll never forget Dr. Gee. I have so many great memories of him, I could write a book. My heart breaks for you. I feel like I've lost a friend. I only hope that you all can find strength in knowing that he'll always be with you. He can never be completely gone, because he'll live forever in your hearts, like he will in mine. He was a great guy, and I just wanted to let you know in this small way that we all love him too.
I can tell you honestly that not one person who works in surgery up at NBGH will ever forget Dr. Gee-he will be missed more than you can ever imagine. At quiet times in my day, I say a prayer for your family, and hope that each passing day gets a little easier for you all.
With much sympathy,
Celeste Armstrong, RN
Mary Potter
April 24, 2003
Dear Dr. Peters-Gee,
From a very brief discussion in your office (I was the patient) I could feel the love surrounding your family.
Mere words are not adequate to express my heartfelt sorrow at the loss of a husband and dad. As time passes, may your memories sustain you.
Deena Cruz-Fazzio
April 24, 2003
Dear Jill, RJ, Matthew, and Jen,
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Russ' passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
My deepest sympathy,
Deena
Melody Morris
April 24, 2003
To the Gee family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Gee from my 6+ years as an ortho-neuro nurse at New Britian General Hospital. When my sister contacted me with news of his death, I was shocked and moved to tears. I have many fond memories of him and I enjoyed caring for his patients over the years. He was always willing to explain his surgeries to me when I didn't quite understand what they entailed and always had a smile for the nursing staff and his patients. I also used to love listening to him and the PA's he played hockey with as they discussed their games and practices. You are all in my thoughts and in my heart. Dr. Gee was well loved and will be truly missed.
Loree and Barbara Paulson
April 23, 2003
Dear Jill, RJ and Matt,
We were stunned and very saddened to learn of Russ' death. Everyone on Gate Island will miss him. We are unable to fully realize the magnitude of your loss but hope the thoughts and prayers of your friends can help and comfort you. We send you our deepest sympathy.
Loree and Barbara Paulson
Philip Landino
April 23, 2003
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Gee family at this very difficult time. Dr. Gee was truly one of the good guys and will be deeply missed. I had the pleaseure of working with Dr. Gee at the hospital as an orthopaedic consulatnt with Synthes. All of my memories of Dr. Gee are positive, happy and joyful. The way I am sure everyone would love to be remembered.
Again I am sorry for your loss. It will be my pleasure to make a donation in the name of Russell Gee to the West Hartford All Sports Council.
Phil Landino
ELAINE CYR
April 23, 2003
TO THE FAMILY OF DR.GEE,WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW MY FAMILY FEELS FOR YOUR LOSS.HE HELPED MY FATHER,MY DAUGHTER,AND MYSELF ALONG WITH I AM SURE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WHO WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH.HE CAN NEVER BE REPLACED.
Gus Nuzzolese
April 22, 2003
Dr Gee~
I knew Russell throughout Williams and he was one of my all time favorites! I was shocked! We played football and Lax together and he had a great dry sense of humor. Wow, I am deeply saddened and my prayers go out to you.
fondly,
gus
Elizabeth Whalen
April 22, 2003
Jill, I am deeply saddened by the depth of your loss. Throughout the quiet moments of each day, I will keep you, your husband and children in my prayers.
Cari-Esta Albert
April 22, 2003
Dear Dr. Peters-Gee,
My condolences to you and your family on your loss. I knew Russ at Williams. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Cathy Pearson
April 22, 2003
Dr. Peters-Gee, I am sincerely sorry in reading the sad news of your husband. His obituary showed that he was a very intelligent man who accomplished a huge amount of work, in a short time on this earth. I am a patient of Dr. Regan, but know you share the same practice with her. My prayers are to bring strength, faith and peace in time, to you and your sons.
Cathy Pearson
Robert Kozol
April 22, 2003
Dr. Peters-Gee,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Bob Kozol
Doree Grimaldi
April 22, 2003
Dr.Peters-Gee. RJ, and Matthew, I just could not believe the telephone calls from my former colleagues at Ortho with this devastating news about Dr. Gee. I had the wonderful pleasure of working with him when he first started at Ortho and then for 4 years before I moved to the Cape. I remember the shower that we threw him for the birth of Matthew, my how time flies. I especially remember that smile that would greet you in the morning and his wonderful sense of humor. Despite his most difficult days, his bed side manner was always perfect with his patients. His patients grew to love him and became "god like" to them. They would bake for him, bring him in gifts, always ask about his wife and children. He had a great following through his career and those of us who were fortunate enough to have our lives touched by him will never forget his kindness.. The joy he brought to the children as he dressed up as Santa for Christmas. How Jill would come in and wait for Dr. Gee because he would never rush through a patient. We have learned from the "gentle giant" always be compassionate towards our fellow man, have an unfailing sense of humor no matter what, and love our family like he loved his. May God give Jill and his sons the strength to get through every day!. He will always be with you and never forgotten.
Joanne Benikas
April 22, 2003
Dr. Jill Peters-Gee, R.J. and Matt,
Your husband and dad had help many of us to walk again. We spent countless hours as our mentor and healer. He will be greatly missed by all. I would also like to share
some wisdom that my dad shared with me before he passed away. He was 34 and died of an anurism in the head and I was 12, so I know what it feels like to be a kid and suffer the loss of a parent (dad). He said to me should the day come when I pass away and it will, I want you to know that every time you think of me in your mind, it is not you thinking of me but me (dad) coming to you to let you know that I am with you. I put the thought in your mind to let you know that I am always with you. Those words still give me comfort to this day. May God Bless Your entire family and help you through these trying days.
Joanne Benikas
Michael Behrman
April 22, 2003
Jill and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Russ in Tarrytown when I was in high school and also at Williams. My thoughts are with you.
Michael Behrman
Penny Jojin
April 22, 2003
Dear Jill, RJ and Matt,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Please know my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Count on our support for whatever you may need at Norfeldt.
Love,
Penny Jojin
Rachel Picano-MacDonald
April 21, 2003
Dr. Peters, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. In my six years at Connecticut Surgical Group I not only had the pleasure of working with you, but also had the pleasure of knowing you two beautiful sons R.J. & Matthew and of coarse your beloved husband Russ. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and always. My deepest simpathy,
Rachel Picano-MacDonald
Nancy Renehan
April 21, 2003
Mrs. Gee and sons R.J. and Matt,
i cannott express how much your husband and father meant to me. Dr. Gee(my bud)was not only my doctor, but truly was my friend. With his kind and compassionate manner he carried me through some excruciating times, never forgetting to put on his smile even when it wasnt good news,but most importantly never forgetting to put on his kid gloves. I have had nearly four years of continuous treatment with Dr.Gee, for a devastating injury, and i walk today because of this wonderful and brilliant man.I will so truly miss the all the jokes, ( he loved my sense of humor..) the way he tries to smile when he gave me more than my share of bad news, our chats about our children.. our chats about everything...the many, many times ive cried through my appointments and he so graciously gave me his time,so that i could take mine, the times his eyes were as wet and red as mine(2) and for counless silly jokes to make the best of it all.I am eternaly grateful for all he has done, his tireless efforts and commitment, his wisdom and compassion, his honesty and encouragement,and his incredible skill in orthopedics, his faith in my ability and of course for dedicating a wing to me at the office(our joke)We laughed at my appointment on Monday about making a tied dyed cast and how he was ready for my transplant.(as he holds the plastic foot model).He had my trust and faith and never let me down.Let us all learn from him. My thought and prayers are with you and your family,
Sincerly,
Nancy Renehan
Beth Wojtusik
April 21, 2003
I left New BRITAIN General 4 yrs ago. I worked there as a nurse on N-5. I was very fond of MD. Gee and respected him as a very fine physician. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . Please know that he will be with you forever in spirit...he has just moved on to another place where I am quite sure he has great things to accomplish just as he has in this lifetime... he is a great man, Sincerely Beth Wojtusik
Liann Pelleter
April 21, 2003
Dear Jill, RJ and Matt,
I am at a total loss of words. I had the pleasure of working with you Jill for a few years, so I had the honor of knowing Russ through you and witnessed him as the family man he was and always will be. I thank you for that. During hard times we often wonder what God has planned for us, we know now he only takes the best to now watch over you and the boys. He will be missed dearly. Be strong and may God bless you always.
Mark and Kirsten Paulson
April 21, 2003
Jill Matt and RJ,
We are so sorry to hear of this and our hearts are with you.
Mark and Kirsten , Abby and Claire Paulson from Gate Island
Joshua Binder
April 20, 2003
Dear: Mrs. Jill Gee and Family
I am so sorry to hear this and I know how you guys are feeling. Dr.Gee was working on foot from a fall on March11. Dr.Gee was a very good Dr. and is going to be miss very badly. The Binder Family send out our Sympathy to you and your family. May god Bless You
Sheila Bellizzi
April 20, 2003
Dear Mrs.Russell Gee & Family.
I just wanted to send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Although I only became a patient of Dr. Gee's almost six months ago, he was the best. He was a very gentle, caring, and supportive Doctor. I was scheduled to see him on Mon. 4/21 for my follow up appt. I am feeling very sad because I planned on thanking him for doing such a wonderful job with my surgery, and I am sorry that I never had the chance to tell him that. I wanted you to know that he will be missed very much!
God Bless you-
Sheila Bellizzi
Victor and Karen deLoureiro
April 20, 2003
Dr. Russell will always be remembered as a loving and caring man. He was always very helpful at his son's football games and would always be there to help when he was needed.
Dr. Russell will surely be missed by anyone who was ever blessed with meeting him, for he was a great man.
Our love and prayers to you, Jill, RJ and Matthew.
robert pepperman
April 20, 2003
to Russ (from pep)
i appreciate all the time we spent together(10 years)working at grove hill med center. your knowledge of orthopedics was encyclopedic and your good nature and excellent bedside manner was a role model for me. besides our role as doctors, we laughed together and had a camaradarie like brothers which i will never forget and might never have again with another medical colleague. I know you are at peace.love your friend, dr.robert"pep" Pepperman
Jeanette Hancock
April 20, 2003
Jill & Family,
Words can not express my sorrow at the passing of your husband, Russell. My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and bring you peace within your heart in the days, months and years to come. My thoughts are with you.
Jeanette
Christie Ambrogio
April 20, 2003
To the family of Dr Russell Gee,
There are no words to convey what you must be feeling now. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dr. Gee operated on my daughter a number of years ago. I am struck by his ability to communicate effetively with not only a resistent teenager (my daugter Elisa), but worried parents. My daughter now 25 years old, is also upset by his loss. We feel lucky to have known him on a professional level, and can only estimate what a wonderful family he must have. My family will miss him very much also, and we wish you the best and appreciate very much having had the benefit of knowing him for just a short time. Good luck to you all.
Sincerely, Christie and Elisa Ambrogio
Brady Collins
April 20, 2003
I am sending this from Florida. My family and I are so sorry about your loss. I remember how kindly Doctor Gee treated my injury last fall at football. We are praying for you.
Brian Burr
April 20, 2003
I would like to tell Jill, R.J, Matthew and the rest of Russ's family and friends how sorry I am for thier terrible loss. I only met Russ a few times, but I heard many wonderful things about him. He will be missed by everyone.
Brian Burr
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