Jorge Geckler, 70, of Fairport, NY, peacefully passed at home on February 11th surrounded by family. He was born in Bradford, PA to Howard and Evelyn (McCutcheon) Geckler on April 23, 1952. He grew up in Kenmore, NY before settling in Fairport and raising his family with his wife, Sue (Forslin). He was active in the local community, coaching Fairport youth baseball and football for many years.
Jorge picked up a golf club for the first time at the young age of 10 and actively played throughout his life. He started his career as an assistant golf pro at Webster Country Club. As a life-long scratch golfer, he won many local and state tournaments and continued playing well into his later years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sue; children, Lauren (Frank) Mendicino of Huntersville, NC; Ryan (Megan) Geckler of Fairport, NY; Erik (Kelly) Geckler of Gansevoort, NY; and Corey (Jenn) Geckler of Haddam, CT; grandchildren, Jordan and Zach DeFazio; Colin, Ava and Hudson Mendicino; Madelyn and Hayden Geckler; Jack, Elle, Benjamin and Lainey Geckler; and Rowan, Brooks and Wynn Geckler; his sister, Kristen Pelton of Anthem, AZ and many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A private ceremony will be held for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UR Medicine Home Care Foundation of Webster, NY.
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3 responses to “Geckler, Jorge K.”
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your father was extremely respected and loved by anyone who met him and when I think of your family and see how amazing all of you are and how each of you have complete families that represent what that ideal traditional dream has always been, I think of your mom and dad. That is something to to be said about you were raised, and to have that is something.
All my love.
A good man is a good man! Jorge was a good man in so many ways! A good son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, worker, golfer and a Red Raider fan and supporter. He seized the good in life and gave generously (human ATM machine). Jorge was kind and an incredible human being who wrote a great book. Will be missed by all his Red Raider friends!
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Walt & I are so sorry to hear of Jorge’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Walt & Carol Turner