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George Gesslein Obituary
Lansing: George John Gesslein II, age 52, of Lansing, NY, was called home by the Lord on Sunday morning, February 24, 2013, at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home in Ithaca, NY after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. George was born just a few blocks away at the old Tompkins County Hospital on February 7, 1961, a son of George John Gesslein and Carol Lynne Gesslein (Mickelson). George was a self-taught computer programmer who worked for a number of local firms and ultimately set his sights on creating a really good algebraic manipulation program to solve difficult math equations. From this effort was born "Mathomatic", an easy to use math program that is now available in many forms and is in use throughout the world (mathomatic.org). Survivors include his parents, Carol and George Gesslein of Lansing, NY; his four siblings, Lisa L. Wheeler, (Mark) of Lansing, NY, Laura L. Gesslein (Tim Holloway) of Williams, OR, Karl D. Gesslein of Wilseyville, NY, and Paul M. Gesslein of Ithaca, NY. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces, Trevor, Bryce, Ryan and Nicole Wheeler, Ariel and Ito Holloway, Orion S. Gesslein; and cousins, David, Alexis, and Grant Mickelson and Peter Castellani; his uncle, Michael J. Mickelson (Claudia Roberts) of Charlestown, MA; and his aunts, Irene Castellani (Patrizio) of Santa Rosa, CA and Judith J. Mickelson. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospicare, 172 King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 or the Cancer Resource Center, 612 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Interment will be in the North Lansing Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
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Ben Gotow
May 28, 2013
I worked with George to port his Mathomatic library to iPhone. It was an ideal fit for the iPhone because it was compact and efficient. I talked to George periodically and helped him test Mathomatic as he developed new features. He was a hard worker, dedicated to making a lasting impact and creating an elegant mathematics solution. He will be missed.
John Blommers
John Blommers
May 28, 2013
George and I shared a common interest in mathematics and open source software development. He loved when I would test Mathomatic, his open source pride and joy, find little bugs, and suggest new features. I counted him as one of the good guys. He made positive contributions to the world and he will be missed.
Cyndie Smith
March 4, 2013
In memory of your son and brother. His light will shine on.
Cyndie Smith
March 4, 2013
Our hearts go out to all of you. We know the struggle he faced and the challenges you all met bravely day to day. We love your family dearly, if there is anything we can do, please let us know. Cyndie, Chiann, Lani, John-Francis, and Tomas
katie darby
February 26, 2013
mr. and mrs gesslein i am so sorry to hear about george's passing. he was a great person. pary's and thoughts are with you and your family. katie darby(stout)
February 26, 2013
George and Carol, So very sorry,our thoughts are with you. Mark and Barbara Swanhart
Anita Sharpsteen-Vogel
February 26, 2013
Paul and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother (and son's) passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
February 26, 2013
George, Carol, Lisa, Laura, Karl & Paul:
We are so very sorry to read of George's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love to you all.
-Don & Bonnie Scutt
February 26, 2013
Carol and George, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our prayers. Terry & June Carlisle
Becki Hildreth
February 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
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