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Tuesday
2
August
Calling Hours
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Michael E. Brown Funeral Services
2333 Fenner Road
Cazenovia, New York, United States
Wednesday
3
August
Funeral Services
10:00 am
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
St. James Catholic Church
6 Green Street
Cazenovia, New York, United States
Memorial Contributions
CAVAC, 106 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 or to Hospice of Central New York and of the Finger Lakes, 990 Seventh North St, Liverpool, NY 13088
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David Connor posted a condolence
Friday, September 2, 2022
I very much enjoyed playing golf for the last several years with Ben and was very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed.
David Connor
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Bob Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Mr. Gerbig was probably one of the best teachers I had the opportunity to have at Kendall High School. He had the rare ability to make the difficult easy to comprehend. He was always fair, and I was honored and privileged to have him for a teacher. The foundation he gave me in school made all my successes possible. His family, and the many communities he served should be exceedingly proud! May he rest in eternal peace.
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Tanya Lemieszek lit a candle
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gerbig. He was my vice principal in high school and was always kind to me. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Chris Roberts posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Mr Gerbig was my Asst Principal at Albion High School. I have nothing but good memories of him there he was always always going above and beyond for the kids. There is one memory that since 1990 I always remember He told me that if I could stay out of his office and graduate that he would give me 5 bucks. Well as I crossed that stage in June of 1990. Got my diploma there stood with a huge smile towering over me was Mr Gerbig. He looks down at me smiles shook my hand and said you did it. Well in his hand when we shook was that 5 dollar bill. I have never forgotten about that
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Shirley Hollink lit a candle
Friday, August 5, 2022
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I graduated from Kendall school in 1967. Mr. Gerbig was my math teacher while in high school and absolutely loved math as well as Mr. Gerbig. I still am able to use a lot of what he taught in class and thank him every time for being such a wonderful and thoughtful instructor. I think God broke the mold when he created him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Terry Jorah,or posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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I had me.get if as. A math teacher the kendall In he was a very honesty teacher I hope he Rest In Peace
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Joshua jurs posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss. My mom was very close to the family. Great man and wonderful family.
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Nancy Koza Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 4, 2022
I had Mr. Gerbig for Business Math. I was a sophomore and the class was mostly Senior guys. I'm not very quick at math but I learned to do interest calculations in my head. He made it easy. He would seat the students by their test grade. I always sat in back and the senior guys were in front. He was also a friend to my Dad, Don Koza.
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Karleen Holtz posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Gerbig's passing. I remember Mr. Gerbig from my years at Kendall School. He was a great teacher and a great person. I especially remember the dinner that the Juniors hosted for the community. I was at the door greeting people who came in. I was a little shy but he looked out of the door and told me to just be friendly to the next people coming in....it was MRS Gerbig and their three kids! He pulled a fast one on me! Also the time there was a pep rally in the gym at the old high school. Someone had brought some recorded music and he was dancing to "The Freddy", a song and dance from the late 60's. His long arms and legs were thrown up in the air like a gymnastic exercise and he was having a ball! Those memories have stayed with me for over 60 years and still bring me pleasant thoughts of one of my favorite teachers.
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Connie Ulmen-Rodas posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mr. Gerbigs passing. He was such a great guy, wonderful Math teacher. He helped me immensely with course 1 math. He had a way of making you understand. He was stern but still understanding even if you were a student that struggled with Math. Thank you for making such an impact in so many lives.
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Mary Kay Vagg posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
To the Gerbig Family: So sorry to hear of Ben’s
‘Mr. Gerbig’ passing. Always a wonderful family; many memories of East Sate Street neighborhood.
May you all find comfort with all the great memories you have to share.
Bless you all! Mary Kay (Canale) Vagg
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Lisa Tucker posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Mr. Gerbig was an amazing summer school teacher and principal at Albion. He helped me so much in Trig for summer school. My love and prayers go out to his family.
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Dianne Jurhs posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
I was the first girl to play high school sports for Kendall. I was a captain for the golf team that Mr. Gerbig coached. We had a lot of good times on that golf team, the best of which was the day Mr. Gerbig shot 45 and I shot 42.
He will be missed. My prayers will go to he and his family.
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Carolyn Salvatore lit a candle
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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I was very sad to hear of Ben's passing. I loved him as my high school math teacher even though I did kick him in the leg once for pulling a pop quiz on us. He and I did give a couple of professors a hard time in our graduate classes. He will be truly missed. Carolyn Salvatore
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Holliscan@aol.com posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
We always enjoyed having Ben at Ricci Meadows! He was good to everyone, and a pleasure to chat with on many subjects. Our sincere condolences to all of Ben's loved ones. The Ricci-Canham family.
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Robert J Hoffman posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
Ben was a tall daunting man, who's height and character served him well as vice principal of Albion High School, not the easiest job in any school system. But under the stern facade was a gentle man with a heart that always put kids first. I served as Social Studies Dept. Chair and in that capacity I had many, many confidential conversations with Ben concerning problems and issues. I was aways impressed with his common sense and straight forward approach to problem solving.
Ben's job as vice principal included writing annual observations for teachers. Like many people, I have never felt comfortable being evaluated and was a bit stressed the first time he walked into evaluate me. He took a seat in the back of the room and started writing and he didn't stop the whole 90 minutes. When we met after the class he had a four-page typed report on what he saw. I have never been so fairly evaluated !!! He listed and expounded on everything I did right including my room layout, the screen I used and the taped map I taught from in the center of the floor. Ben was comprehensive, through and complete. He saw things that others would miss. He was sensitive to the energy in the classroom and he understood how to motivate teachers. Ben was always welcome in my room !!! More than a vice principal, Ben was a friend who's door was always open. Rest in peace good friend... you are missed
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Paul & Coni Crandall lit a candle
Monday, August 1, 2022
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Or thoughts and prayers are with you all. Obviously a well-respected and great person who touched many lives.
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Jane Blackman posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
I am very sorry for the loss of Ben!! He was a great person!! Condolences and prayers for all the family and friends!!
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Carla Olles (Brenner) posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lynn Goldacker posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
Ryan and I will always remember Ben tutoring Ryan in Algebra. They both were so excited over there weekly classes. You Gerbig kids were so lucky to have such a great dad. Love to you all ,Lynn and Ryan Goldacker
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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Found some old pictures of good times during visits to Canada. RIP my dear friend From Joe
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Laurie Jurhs Freeman posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
Joanne, Jim, Bill, Julie and George--so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He was a truly larger than life character. Great memories of him as a teacher, coach and neighbor. Prayers for you all.
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Roxane Gifaldi posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
Ben always made learning fun! I’m so thankful he was a principal I subbed for and he urged me to go back to get my teaching degree! I thought of him often over my years as a teacher.
I was also thrilled to be asked by him to babysit the family! I loved being with “the kids” in Albion and Kendall.
My heart goes out to all of you. ❤️
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Kim Smith posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
JoAnn and Gerbig family, my thoughts and prayers go out you. I have some wonderful memories of Mr. Gerbig. I had Mr. Gerbig for Business Math. One of the best classes. If Mr. Gerbig had not tutored me, I would not have passed the Proficiency exam at Roberts Wesleyan. I enjoyed playing basketball against him when the teachers came to play us at practice. We had many one-on-one games. I probably would have fouled out in a game. He was always pushing and shoving. He told me he was helping my game. May you rest in peace Mr. Gerbig. Thanks for the memories.
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Claudia Smith posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
JoAnn and Family - My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I have so many fond memories of you. May Ben finally be in peace. To the rest of you - in the words of Winnie the Pooh "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good bye so hard."
God Bless, Claudia and Ron Smith
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Georgiana Fauci lit a candle
Monday, August 1, 2022
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Sincere condolences to the family. Ben was my Math teacher at Kendall and also a coworker when I worked in the District Office for 9 years. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
Georgie Fauci
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Phillip Petote lit a candle
Monday, August 1, 2022
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1983. He was a champion. I respected him and would run through a wall for him. I was truly blessed to know Ben Gerbig. He molded me in many ways, and prepared us for life. Rest Well...
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Susan Hume posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
I'm a 1970 graduate of Kendall Central School. Mr. Gerbig was one of my very favorite teachers. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
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Tammy Huffer posted a condolence
Monday, August 1, 2022
I graduated from Kendall Central in 1984. Mr. Gerbig was my 12th grade math teacher as well as my homeroom teacher throughout high school. Whenever I had a question on my math homework, I would ask for help during homeroom and Mr. Gerbig always took the time to work through my question with me. Then in math class he went over those same questions I had in class. I think that is the sign of a good teacher, assuming if I had a question, I probably wasn’t the only one who did.
I will remember Mr. Gerbig as a big towering man, who was a wonderfully helpful teacher with a good sense of humor. When he was coaching, he was very focused and competitive.
I’m very grateful to have had him as my teacher and the contribution he made to Kendall’s sporting success.
RIP Mr. Gerbig and thanks for all you did for your students!
My prayers and condolences to the family.
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Robin Efing posted a condolence
Sunday, July 31, 2022
I was a high school student at Albion when Mr. Gerbig was vice principal. His height was rather daunting but inside he was a dear man who always wanted the best for the students. I remember getting called to his office once for doing something good for another student. The idea of entering his office scared me. He kept a perfectly straight, stern face until he couldn't contain the twinkle in his eye. I will be praying for you as you go through this time of loss.
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Judy Hinman posted a condolence
Sunday, July 31, 2022
It was always fun talking to Ben at family gatherings. He was a kind, intelligent and cheerful person to get to know. May you find peace in those loving memories! Big Hugs!
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keren seiler posted a condolence
Sunday, July 31, 2022
To Ben’s amazing and sweet family! I share my love and prayers with you during this sad time. Although I didnt know him personally, I am pretty sure I got glimpses of him through his wonderful family! Love, Keren Seiler
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Sunday, July 31, 2022
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