Celebrating the life of
Geraldine Elizabeth Meyer
January 30, 1944 - October 06, 2012
Geraldine Elizabeth Meyer neé Mendres died on October 6, 2012 under the care of Hospice of Savannah, in the presence of her devoted husband of 46 years, Gerard Meyer.
Geraldine was born in New York, NY on January 30, 1944 and grew up in Avon-by-the Sea, NJ. Upon her marriage, she moved to Morristown, NJ where she lived for many years before her retirement to The Landings in Savannah, GA in 2001. Geraldine graduated St. Rose High School, Belmar, NJ in 1961 and graduated Cabrini College, Radnor Pennsylvania with a teaching degree in 1965.
Besides her husband, Geraldine is survived by her beloved daughter Jennifer A. Meyer Jaso, son-in-law Eric Jaso and adored grandson, Francis Xavier, age 6 1/2 years; as well as by her devoted sister, Maureen Mendres Ward, brother-in-law Richard J. Ward, Jr, nephew Richard J. Ward III and his wife Carolyn. Geraldine had a very special relationship with Mary-Beth DeLaney Hahn, husband Nicholas Hahn and son Nicholas, age 12 years, whom Geraldine lovingly considered her "second grandson." Geraldine was predeceased by her parents Grace Elizabeth Flannery Mendres and Joseph Paul Mendres.
Geraldine taught first grade at the Bee Meadow Elementary School in Whippany, NJ for over twenty-five years. As a result of Geraldine's professional leadership and devotion, the U.S. Department of Education designated Bee Meadow a National Blue Ribbon School for the school year 1998-1999. The same year, Geraldine was voted Hanover Township, NJ Teacher of the Year. Upon her retirement to The Landings, Geraldine volunteered in the reading program at St. James Catholic School in Savannah. A longtime member of Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, NJ, Geraldine was an avid golfer. In Savannah, she was an active member of The Landings Golf Club, where on her 60th birthday, Geraldine made a hole-in-one.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday in St. James Catholic Church, Savannah at 9:30 a.m.
Burial will be at a later date in Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made to The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Gerry had a special place in our lives for so many years, starting with the early days at Cromwell Hills...She was a second mom and grand mom to so many of the DeLaneys...We love her and thank her for all she gave us... Thinking of you big Jerry, Jen and family.xoxox Anne, Chip, Emma, Chloe, Sean and Reeve
- Anne DeLaney, Mendham, NJ
We so regret not being with you at this time.
- Dick and Liz Lynch, Savannah,, GA
GERRY & JENNIFER, THE SUFFERING IS OVER - NOW SHE IS WITH GOD! WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU BOTH! GERALDINE WAS A GREAT FIGHTER THAT BATTLE THE TERRIBLE DISEASE TO THE END. MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GO FORWARD IN YOUR LIFE WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS, PATTY & RICH SPELMAN
- PATTY & RICH SPELMAN, Savannah, GA
Dear Jerry, We are so sorry for your loss. You and Gerry have been such an inspiration in how you dealt with her illness. May God bless you as you deal with her absense. You and Jennifer and Gerry are in our prayers. Joan & Bob
- Joan & Bob Hug, Memphis, TN
Dear Gerard and family, We are so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. She fought a long battle and always kept her smile and positive attitude throughout the ordeal. We watched with great joy at her joy this past spring/summer while she enjoyed having your daughter, son-in-law and grandchild here with you at the pool. She was a beautiful woman, and we are so glad we knew her. Our prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry we are not in Savannah to attend the Memorial Mass for her, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Dominic and Gloria Molella, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Gerry had a special place in our lives for so many years, starting with the early days at Cromwell Hills...She was a second mom and grand mom to so many of the DeLaneys...We love her and thank her for all she gave us... Thinking of you big Jerry, Jen and family.xoxox Anne, Chip, Emma, Chloe, Sean and Reeve
- Anne DeLaney, Mendham, NJ
We so regret not being with you at this time.
- Dick and Liz Lynch, Savannah,, GA
GERRY & JENNIFER, THE SUFFERING IS OVER - NOW SHE IS WITH GOD! WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU BOTH! GERALDINE WAS A GREAT FIGHTER THAT BATTLE THE TERRIBLE DISEASE TO THE END. MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GO FORWARD IN YOUR LIFE WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS, PATTY & RICH SPELMAN
- PATTY & RICH SPELMAN, Savannah, GA
Dear Jerry, We are so sorry for your loss. You and Gerry have been such an inspiration in how you dealt with her illness. May God bless you as you deal with her absense. You and Jennifer and Gerry are in our prayers. Joan & Bob
- Joan & Bob Hug, Memphis, TN
Dear Gerard and family, We are so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. She fought a long battle and always kept her smile and positive attitude throughout the ordeal. We watched with great joy at her joy this past spring/summer while she enjoyed having your daughter, son-in-law and grandchild here with you at the pool. She was a beautiful woman, and we are so glad we knew her. Our prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry we are not in Savannah to attend the Memorial Mass for her, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Dominic and Gloria Molella, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
