Jerome Burns - Age: 44 - Passed: 12/26/2013
223-229 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, New York, 14615
Their Name
Jerome Burns
Their Nickname
Geege
Birthday
7/22/1969
Age at Time They Passed
44
Date Passed
12/26/2013
Your First & Last Name
Kellie Burns
Relationship to Loved One
Spouse
Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*
Geege was a gifted mechanic. Not too many times when his hands weren’t dirty with grease. He had a great sense of humor, always trying to make people laugh. Quick to lend a hand where and when he could.
Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder
Geege had chronic pain, back-hips, which was managed with prescribed medication. When this medication was no longer working, he went to heroin. A very short time later, he was gone.
What made them smile?
His son Aaron and his Pomeranian Molly. Geege was proud of Aaron and loved to talk about him, and show his picture to others. He was especially proud of Aaron’s resemblance to him.
What do you miss the most about them today?
I miss Geege in all ways. He was my best friend, companion and a constant in my life for 22 years. I miss our long drives, going out to dinner and shopping together. Our marriage was not doing well before he passed, but I would have always been there for him. He would have always been in my life.
If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?
I love you Geege. No matter what. Xoxo
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