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Gerald G. Lash

1935 - 2023

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday, January 26, 2023

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10:00 am - 10:30 am

Friday, January 27, 2023

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Joe Tarallo, WVHS class of 1979 posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Lash. He was my AP Calculus AB and BC teacher at Wayne Valley from 1977-1979. He was an outstanding teacher and wonderful person who really cared about every student. He had a gift for explaining difficult concepts and taught us hints I still remember to this day (like visualizing a "wet noodle" following along a graph). I felt totally prepared to take the advanced math classes when I went to engineering school after graduation. He was also the force behind computer education in the town, and pushed to get our own HP 2000 computer installed in the school. He offered me the privilege of helping him do software backups and system maintenance early in the mornings before classes started, which I gratefully accepted. He will be missed by all.

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Rick Rochford posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

I vividly remember Chief Gerry Lash as I was a young 13 year old with aspirations of becoming a firefighter.As a junior member of the Denville Volunteer Fire Department, he gave me the opportunity to study fire dynamics and allowed me to train with the members of the department. I moved to Jacksonville FL for family reasons and my life was in turmoil from leaving the department, but Chief Gerry Lash sent me a letter of recommendation that I presented to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department. With over thirty years of service I retired and moved on to my dream position as a Fire Chief in Indiana. Chief Lash was not only a friend to me, but a mentor. He challenged me in a way that the fire service always preaches and that is Taken Care Of Our Own! Thank you for your friendship and for filling a young mans dreams Chief. I will never forget you sir. My condolences go to the family and my prayers are with you.

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Jack Marshall posted a condolence

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Gerry was the fire chief just as I was coming in to the department in 1971. He brought a high level of technical expertise with the operation of the trucks and the pumping needs which we were fortunate to have in a volunteer department. Many of us got to know him better at the Wildwood Conventions and we had some great conversations about all sorts of subjects. Our department was very fortunate to have him as a chief and an active member who contributed so much. My condolences go out to the entire Lash family. Jack Marshall

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Jean Holden posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Dear Mr. Lash, thank you for being so persistent with me in Calculus 1 and 2. Your efforts allowed me to sail through calculus in college. My family sending prayers to your family: Your student, Jean (Weng) Holden.

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Karen Bernstein posted a condolence

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Hello, I’m a former student of Mr. Lash (Wayne Valley class of ‘80). He was my favorite teacher. I spent two years in his calculus classes and appreciates the way he made the practical aspects of mathematics so much a part of his teaching. My condolences to his loving family.

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... and, alas, he is off to The Infinity Motel about which he "taught" us. I do, though, have one last question for you, Mr. Lash, "But is it reeeeasonable?" You were much appreciated, Mr. Lash, for Calculus I (AB) in 81-82 and for Calculus II (BC) in 82-83. Thank you! Prayers are with you and your family. BDE

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Gerald Tedesco posted a condolence

Friday, January 27, 2023

Dear Marge, I remember vividly the lunches Jerry & I used to share @ WV. Jerry was a great guy with a wonderful mind. Conversations about your new house were very exciting. I am very sorry I was not able to attend the wake & funeral due to Dr. Appointments in NYC @ NYU Langone. Please accept my most sincere sympathy for the passing of a special guy & cherished friend. Love, Jerry Tedesco

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Lorene Bishop posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

I was so fortunate to have known Gerry as a high school student but it was even better when I became a teacher and was able to work with both Gerry and Marge. I’m so sorry Marge and family for your loss. He was one special man and I’m so lucky to have known him.

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Jane Jones posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Jerry I will always remember fighting you for the clams at the FD picnics. Best quote when I was very young, you told me, “If you are going to eat clams you have to learn to open them, no one is going to do it for you.” You will be missed love Jane Crothers Jones

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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My condolences to the family. Mr Lash was one of the best at Wayne Valley HS in my opinion. Very progressive and smart. A real visionary. As head of the math dept I think it was his doing to commence a computer programming class, which I took. We time-shared over the telephone lines via a modem with a main frame computer at a local bank. We could even take home for the weekend the programming terminal, which was the size of a large chair and took up the entire rear of our white Pontiac station wagon. (that same arrangement of time-sharing with a local bank mainframe was how Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen did the early coding of the Windows operating system). I knew he had been in the USAF, but did not know about his other activities which I was very impressive. The country has always depended on teachers and men like Gerald Lash and we could sure use more right now. Joel Weingarten Pleasanton, California WVHS Class of 1971

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Vicki Musetti posted a condolence

Thursday, January 26, 2023

My sincerest condolence to Marge and Gerry's family. Gerry was my department chairmen when I transferred from Anthony Wayne MS to Wayne Valley HS. We had many laughs and played many jokes on each other. One of his favorites was to sneak up behind me and poke me in the ribs and make me squeal at faculty meetings while the principal was talking. Mine was to leave him something to make him laugh in my plan book when he came to observe me. He was a kind department chairmen as he just laughed when one time I opened my closet door and a can of paint fell out and spilled over the floor... he laughed and resheduled. But we all knew to get out of the way if he was walking down the hallway taking large strides and huffing. That meant someone was in troubled and we all prayed it wasn't us. Many many good memories of a wonderful man. The memories will live on.

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Doug Schlaefer posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Lash. He was my computer and calculus teacher at Wayne Valley in 1970/1971. Validated both those courses at USNA the next year. Thoughts and prayers to Fraulein.

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Roger Clark posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Coach Lash was my golf coach at Wayne Valley and was always kind and very generous with his time with all of us. Such a good man who made a positive impression and contribution to many people’s lives. Prayers to all of his family and close friends.

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Geraldine Ann Wilpert posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

I will always remember his kindness when I was a newbie teacher at Wayne Valley. RIP .

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Martine Jaffe posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Gerry hired me in 1981 and was a very supportive Department Chairman, mentor and friend. Gerry was confident and that confidence was passed on to his staff. I am grateful to him for the advice and conversations we had in the Math office at Wayne Valley (both light and serious) and will always remember him fondly. I send my sincere condolences to Marge and the entire family in this time of grief. May Gerry's memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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Mr. Lash was my Calculus teacher my senior year at Wayne Valley in 1974/75. He helped set me on my path through engineering school at Duke. He was a great teacher and a nice person. I’m super impressed that he built his own house and would have loved to seen what sounds like a wonderful place. My condolences go out to his family and especially my former German teacher “Fraulein Link”.

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Ernie Zuberer posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Marge, so very sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. You both were great friends.

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Audrey Cannon posted a condolence

Monday, January 23, 2023

Gerry's passing has left a huge void in my heart. A colleague and most of all a one of a kind friend. Will always remember the laughter the unending jokes especially during our lunch periods which made it very difficult finishing our lunch. Will love you always my friend. Know that you will never be forgotten. Love you Audrey Cannon.

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Frank and Joann Ranalletti posted a condolence

Monday, January 23, 2023

Dear Marge, Frank and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry. Jerry was a gentleman, very talented person , excellent educator and I am happy to have been his colleague at Wayne Valley. Marge, this is a difficult time for you but draw on your inner strength and it will see you through. You have many wonderful memories you have shared with Jerry to be reflected upon and to hold onto. Our deepest condolences to you and his family. May he Rest In Peace. Frank and Joann Ranalletti

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Ken McElroy posted a condolence

Monday, January 23, 2023

Lash Family Both saddened and not to hear of the passing of Gerry! Spent many a day on the golf course with him. Working in the Seafood Tent at the Carnival. His zest for life made him whom he is. I am saddened because I wont be able to her him offering advice. But not saddened because I know how much he hated not being able to be the independent person he wanted to be these last few years. I will miss him a lot Rest In Peace Gerry your skiing in deep powder my friend, You soaring with the angels.

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Endre Krajcsovics posted a condolence

Monday, January 23, 2023

It is wiith great sadness that I leave my condolance to the family and friends of Gerry. He and I were colleages at Wayne Valley High School where we thought togather for more than thirty years. I have always respected his intellect and fairness in his leadership as a Deparment Chairman. We both served in the Air Force for four years and within that time a tour in Thule Air Base in Greenland. We have both been retired for a long time and spent many monthly lunches together to recap our memories teaching and serving in the military. I have the greatest respect for Gerry. He was a wonderful friend and a person we could model our life. I will greatly miss him. Endre Krajcsovics

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Monday, January 23, 2023

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

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