Arthur Geller

Arthur Geller was born in 1932 to Betty & Morris Geller, immigrants from Russia, and grew up on the corner of Myrtle and South Russell streets in the Beacon Hill part of Boston’s old West End. He traveled throughout the world, but, in the end, he lived and died within 10 miles of his roots in the West End. He was a proud member, and lifetime supporter, of the West End House settlement house (now the West End House Boys and Girls Club) and a camper, counselor, and long-time supporter of the West End House Camp in East Parsonsfield, Maine. He loved the Charles River and throughout the years spent many hours sailing or canoeing on the river.

He attended Suffolk University on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree in sociology, and was a passionate fan of the Boston Celtics and of any basketball game anytime anywhere. He was also an ardent table tennis player and promoted the sport through donations and by teaching others - especially his daughters.

After serving in the US army in Japan in the early 50s, Arthur worked in community action programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He eventually settled in Newton, MA, with his second wife, Margaret, and worked at the Northeastern University book store.

Above all, Arthur was a sensitive and talented photographer. With Margaret, he enjoyed traveling, canoeing, hiking, and birding, and used his camera to capture his unique vision of these experiences.

He leaves his wife, Margaret, his daughters, Lynne Geller, Dawn Geller, and Sherry (Ron) Stevens; his brother, Conrad (Mimi) Geller; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Arthur will be remembered for his generosity, passion for life, and love of telling jokes and playing tricks.

He died peacefully at home on July 4, 2021, in the presence of his wife and daughters after a stubborn battle with prostate cancer. In his last days he was cared for by his family and by Arvia Sutandi and Carlos Campos of Good Shepherd Community Care.

Graveside services at the Jewish Deedholders Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett on Thursday, July 8 at 1:00pm. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the fall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: West End House Boys and Girls Club (www.westendhouse.org), 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 03214 or The West End House Camp, Attention: Bill Margolin (www.westendhousecamp.org), 294 Road Between the Ponds, Parsonsfield, ME 04047, or The West End House Girls Camp (www.wehgirlscamp.org), 39 Pine Ridge Rd., Parsonsfield, ME 04047.

There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, October 2, at 2:00PM