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David Geller Obituary

GELLER--David, adorable, loving husband of Bonnie G. died on April 6, 2009. He was 95. He is also survived by his children, Stephen, Andrew and Lydia Glucksberg; daughters-in-law Susan and Mary Jane; son-in-law Steven; grandchildren Meredith, Michael, Jonathan, Jeffrey, Jason, Richard and Joshua; sisters-in-law Diane G. Kranz and Phyllis King; brother-in-law Barry. David was known for his business "deals." He thrived on them. He was a living legend. He was working up until the time that he suffered a massive stroke. We will never forget this remarkable man and the stories about him will go on forever. Services will be held at Temple Emanu-El, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street, at 9:00am on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Contributions in his memory would be greatly appreciated to: Mount Sinai School of Medicine- Cardiology Dept. (Dr. Jose Meller Funds); Mount Sinai School of Medicine- Ophthalmology Dept. (Podos Research Fund); Prostate Action, Inc. (on behalf of Dr. Alex Kirschenbaum); Terra Form, Inc. (on behalf of Dr. Tina Dobsevage). The family will receive friends at his home on Wednesday, April 8 after the interment and on Thursday and Friday, April 9th and 10th, from 11am-7pm.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 7, 2009.

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lydia geller glucksberg

October 21, 2009

daer dad the jewish holidays came and went but i followed your fasting and staying in temple until the end, also i just signed up for school im going to get acertificate as adrs assistant, so ill be able to assist the drs in their offices i know youd say good going now you have 2 kids doing medicine love youand miss you always lydia

Lydia Susan Geller Glucksberg

July 11, 2009

Dear Dad, Icant believe my birthday is monday July13 and you wont be calling me for 54 years ive heard you say happy birthday. It makes it so much harder to have this birthday without you on so many ways dont want this birthday withhout you to saying happy birthday Its so empty and sad when I think of the birthdays you shared with me the corsages you sent when Iwas alittle girl to the ankle braclet you gave me when I was ateenager to all the moments up to my 50th birthday when you wrote on mycard I cant believe my baby is 50 so many sweet memories in my heart from you .Iwill miss your phone call and you forever dad and my birthdays will never be the same anymore without you and mom Ilove you both so much give me a sign maybe apenny from heaven? Lydia

LydiaSusan Geller Glucksberg

June 20, 2009

Dear Dad, This id my first fathersday where Icant call you see you or any of the phycicalthings Iwould normally do and its so painfull and lonely and it makes me remember all the cards sneakers and any sports things I could buy for you to show you how much I loved you It really never took a day when everybody else made it an ocassion fathers day was always 365 days ayear for me and this fathers day you wont be here to call but I will call to you from my heart and wish you ahappy fathers day with love and peace whereever you are imiss you and things will never be the same for me andy steven or bonnie we all miss you love and hugs Lydia

Mom and Dad New Years Eve, 12/1971

June 13, 2009

Lydia Geller Glucksberg

June 11, 2009

Dear Dad, today was asad day for me terry your cairn terrier was put to sleep. he was quite the adorarable dog and ill miss him so much remember when mom and inge and i went to buy terry you cane home and said hes small after having duke napoleon and snowball but hes cute. he used to sit under your chair in the kitchen as you would either watch tv or read the newyork times. you also took him for walks behind the temple to the brook and up to the highschool you enjoyed the company and he loved the walk so i hope hes at home with you again and the two of you and mom are enjoying peace and love together miss you love Lydia

18 Year Old Young David

June 7, 2009

Tennis Champion 1937

June 7, 2009

Lydia Geller glucksberg

May 22, 2009

Dear Dad, I miss you so much Imiss your advice and your counsel and your easy way of making me believe everything would be okay. But its not without you and mom Ifeel so lost and alone Ialways knew that what ever happened youd be there for me and ialways felt safe knowing you always had my back remember the arms race when i asked if everything would be ok? you reasured me and i always knew if you said so it would be im scared dad i dont feel safe or secure anymore . imiss you so much you promised me you wouldnt die and i dont know how to go on without you andmom ilove you so please wake me from this nightmare its so awfullilove somuch Lydia

Meredith Geller

May 21, 2009

Dear Grandpa~
Even though we did not see each other often, I hope you knew how special you are to me. Thank you for everything you did for our family. I still cannot believe you are no longer physically here...you will always be in my heart.
With love always,
Meredith xo

lydia geller glucksberg

May 10, 2009

Dear dad, today is mothers day and i just wantedto call and say hi then i realized icant call you it hurts so much , ijust finally got to the point that icould accept not buying a mothers day card and now since ihad already bought you acard for fathers day now icant send it to you either imiss you so much ifound apenny yesterday and it brought back all the times we would walk to gether and see who could find it first i miss you and icant believe ill never hear your voice again asking me about whats going on ilove you dad lydia

david's 95th 12/2/09

May 6, 2009

richard joshua Glucksberg

May 6, 2009

Dear Grandpa David,Joshua and I will never forget how you loved both of us and how special you were to all of our family we will miss your gentle ways with us and your special moments you shared and the lessons you taught us and yourdeep devotion to family and friends you were the greatest grandpa and we will always miss you thankyou for everything we love you.

curacao jan.'05

May 5, 2009

on the beach in costa rica '05

May 5, 2009

algarve oct. '07

May 5, 2009

relaxing at home nov. '08

May 5, 2009

Noah King

May 5, 2009

One of my earliest memories of Uncle David was of an afternoon walk we were taking one day through downtown Manhattan. I was probably about 6 or 7 years old. He spotted a penny on the sidewalk and stooped over to pick it up. I remember thinking that was odd and I said, "Uncle David, why do you need to pick up that penny? You are so rich already." He smiled at me and said, "How do you think I got that way?" His unique sense of humor was always one of his most endearing traits, and I will forever miss hearing him laugh and joking with him.

I love you and miss you Uncle David,
Noah

Phyllis King

May 5, 2009

May 05, 2009
Knowing the pain my sister Bonnie is feeling, my heart also has a hole in it.
As the days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and the months into years, that hole will get smaller as will the feeling of deep pain. For all of us who loved him, the wonderful memories will never fade!

Lydia Geller Glucksberg

May 5, 2009

Dear Daddy,this has been the longest month of my life.I Can't believe i will never see your beautiful eyes twinkle again when you smile.I will love you forever you darling broken hearted daughter. Lydia Geller Glucksberg

Bonnie Gorman

May 3, 2009

dearest david, the love of my life; it's been almost one month and the hole in my heart seems to be getting bigger. i will never forget our wonderful life together, our love, our great love story. i will love you forever and never, never forget. i miss
you so, so much . BG

Sharon Lior George Satirieon

April 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning. A very good man who will be remembered for a very long time.

Jack Geller

April 7, 2009

My memories of our early years of tennis together are very dear to my hear-I'll never forget you

Russell Fontaine

April 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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