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Toni Zeto
March 28, 2022
I always think of you Wass. what a kind soul. The world was lucky to have you as long as we did love always
Toni Zeto
June 29, 2020
i Was wondering why I hadnt heard from Wass for along time and couldnt find his number we were friends since 1977 the Jewish folk festival at crown center I was doing portraits he had me draw a few people for him. We stayed friends for 37 years. His mom Fo had the greatest Christmas Santa collection. Today is such a sad day to know Ill never hear that Fun voice or great Laugh or all his effervescent
Unbridled enthusiasm for life. I so regret
Not keeping in touch. Love you Wass where ever you are in the cosmos ♥ I miss you. You made the world a brighter place especially for the children bravo to a life well lived
Leslie Kerker
March 29, 2020
Happy birthday, Wass. Today would have been 74 years old. Miss you, friend. Tell Flo I say hello.
Betty Riordan
March 23, 2019
I think of Gary Wasserman often, because he was in my home many years ago for a Christmas gathering with a guest who he later married. I knew him though his Mother, Flo. She lived on the Plaza when she lived in K.C. and I first met her on a cruise. We had many lunches together over the years. One of my daughters Robyn, who was head of Public Relations, at Children's Mercy, before moving to Tennessee, knew him when she worked there. He was such a kind man, and his Mother Flo talked about him often. He took her grocery shopping weekly when she lived here, before moving back to N.Y., where she was from.
Betty Riordan
September 18, 2017
I am saddened to hear about this wonderful man's passing. I knew his Mother Flo for many years and we went on so many Cruises! I gave her Sants every year for Christmas, because she loved them so much. Gary had left them to the hospital after her passing. He and Cheryl have been in my home for Christmas parties in years passed. What a loss this world has now!
Leslie Brown- Kerker
August 6, 2016
To the Wasserman Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wass passing.I met him in 1977 in Hawaii and hung out with both he and his mother Flo when he wasn't in the medical meetings. I have very fond memories of him and we used to write each other till the late 80's but still talked once in awhile during that time and beyond. He was a wonderful and caring person and I am very proud to have known him. He will always be a part of my life. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all now and forever. I read this notice shortly after he passed but couldn't come to grips to write but that is passed and life goes on. It still stings as I look at the pictures I took of him or hear his name as I know it does you but it will heal but don't know when. RIP dear Wass
May 11, 2014
So very sad to hear of the passing of such a dear old friend. I am grateful that we were in touch so recently and able to recall and share memories of happier times. We send our love to Cheryl and Maddison. Angela & Lorenzo Tarini.
April 18, 2014
I was fortunate to know Wass at Albright College and then on to KCCUMB. Wass made you feel like a best friend. He would always bring a small gift for everyone on our golf trips as well as several employees at the golf club in AZ. He was the most generous person I know with his friendship.
You will be sorely missed.
Bones
Lori Kochanski
April 11, 2014
I still look over at the Wasserman home and see Wass walking the dogs, teaching his daughter Mady to ride a bike and him picking up neighbors newspapers and placing them on their stoops to save them a trip down the driveway.That was Wass the neighbor, not just the doctor. Another of his many facets.
Wass, it's hard to believe I will never see you enjoying life in a way only we know how. You just have a leg up on us all for now.You are now enjoying the fruits of your labor called "life" in a place we only dream of. You are in Heaven, a place where we will all reunite. Will you please teach me some of your dance moves once that day should come for me? Life will never be the same without you, but then again, it was never the same as each day went by when you were here. You made a differece ever single day.
Your many contributions will live on, Cheryl and Mady will live on, and your memory lives on. I'm quite certain there will never be another "Wass" again. You were (are) just that awesome!
April 10, 2014
Wass and I were assigned as roommates our freshman year of college. Before we met he sent me a letter of introduction and signed it "Gary the Great " . I knew then that this was a very special person. We shared fifty amazing years of friendship. I am forever grateful to have had Gary the Great in my life and will forever miss him. Ken Rappaport, Jupiter, FL.
Kevin Hubbard
April 4, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Wasserman family at Gary's passing. A fine gentleman, a caring physician, a wonderful teacher and mentor to many. He touched more lives than he will ever know and our community is better thanks to his dedicated service. He will be missed.
Chuck Ross
April 4, 2014
I was sorry to learn of Gary's passing. He was an early mentor to me in Clinical Toxicology. He was pleased to assist me on several occasions with excellent clinical information when I was a physician to the Astronauts at the NASA-Johnson Space Center, Houston. God bless Wass's family during this time of positive remembrance.
colleen Rhoades
April 1, 2014
I worked at Mercy for many years and I loved Dr. Wasserman with all my heart, he was the best and most sincere person. I know I wasn't his favorite X-Ray person but I would do anything he asked me to do. My sympathy to you and all the family.
Elena Wahbeh
April 1, 2014
It is with great love that we remember Wass as your husband and our friend. My sympathy to you and the family, but also my congratulations, for having lived with and loved a person who worked so hard and did so much. He was a wonderful and powerful presence in all of our lives. May you find strength and peace in the days ahead. Elena Wahbeh and Michael Foster
March 31, 2014
Cheryl, Lary and family...I'm so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I always tell people "We were in Nam together". He got a kick out of that...and, it was actually true..(although it was 1998 and we were all on vacation!) Gary was a wonderful man and I'm sorry for your loss. I hope to make it to his celebration of life. Lynda Manganelli, La Jolla CA
Lind O
March 31, 2014
To Cheryl and Family: Dr Wass will be greatly missed. My family enjoyed knowing him. Our Girl Scout family will miss having Dr Wass on staff for field trips. Dr Wass was a great person with a calm demeanor. He was a strong fighter with his cancer battle. Thoughts and prayers to your family as you start a new journey in life.
Jeff Land
March 31, 2014
The world has lost a great man and a great
doctor as well. Gary always seemed to have
something good to say to make someone feel
better - he was such a nice man!
March 31, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of Wass passing. What a special man he was. Always helping wherever he could. I have great memories of time spent together when the boys were growing up. We lost one of the good guys for sure. I am praying for all of you. Love, Fran Kauzlarich
Karen Williams
March 31, 2014
So sorry about Wass........he was the best!!! Another angel in heaven!!! Thoughts with all about the passing of Wass.
March 31, 2014
‘Wass' was one of those special people that if you are very lucky you will meet sometime in life. Regardless of adversity or workload, Wass always had a twinkle of humor in his eye, and a bright outlook for the future. A legend in the history of the “El Occotillo” apartment culture.
March 31, 2014
Cheryl, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Kobe, Blue Springs mO
March 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Cheryl and all of Wass's family. I know how admired he was as a Doctor and a friend to so many people. He will be missed by everyone. I know how much he will be missed but his teaching of others in the medical field will continue to make a difference. The next few weeks will be so difficult but so many great memories .... His passing is a loss for the community.
George Saleh
March 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go with the Wasserman family. Wass was a genuine individual and was free with his time and advice. Even though we lost touch, I still remember his kindness as a teacher and as a friend. His laugh was infectious and he would always make you feel at ease. His reputation was not only local but international for his work in toxicology and pediatrics. Wass you will be missed.
Judy Tonyan
March 30, 2014
Cheryl, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. I did not know him personally, but he did so much to help children and is greatly admired. Judy
Ross Sciara
March 30, 2014
Classmate with Wass at KCUMB, We graduated in '71. Got to know him better in recent years. He was one of the good guys. Great doc and good friend I know he is with the Lord now and taking care of those kids in heaven Dr Ross A Sciara
Friend and colleague of Wass from Independence, MO.
Mark Thoman,M.D.
March 30, 2014
I had the privilege of knowing and working with "Wass" for decades. We were fellow pediatricians, medical toxicologists and very good friends. We shared many experiences as well as challenges together in the early years in the development of the specialty of clinical toxicology. He certainly will be missed by patients, colleagues and friends. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Dorothy Berry
March 30, 2014
I worked with Dr. Wasserman for many years at Children's Mercy. He was an outstanding physician, loved the children and was kind and a friend to the staff. He will be in my memories forever. My condolenses to his family.
March 30, 2014
Obviously a life well lived. He will be missed by friends and family. Our condolences to Cheryl, family and friends.
Jane and Alex Douglas
Steven Allen
March 29, 2014
Very sorry to hear this. Praying for Cheryl and the entire family.
Norton Winer MD
March 29, 2014
Very sorry to hear about the Wass's passing
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