Daniel was an exceptional person in my book. He always appeared to me to be even-tempered and gentle. I looked forward to my visits to the farm, as I knew my father did as well. Daniel indulged my Dad and I, allowing each of us to be a guest, the "star" of the show. I will remember him always and with love.

I was saddened to hear of Daniel's passing. I have many fond memories of working at the Garden Center (and before that for Russell and Alice at the farm) and there isn't a time I drive past the place without thinking of the Gerow family. Daniel was truly one of a kind and he is missed. With love and prayers, Jay.

To the Gerow Family,
So very sorry for your loss..Mr. Gerow was a wondergul man, and a bit of a pillar of the town.He was very wonderful to my family when my father died, and was buried in Gerow Cemetary.He did many things for others, and was always kind aand personable in the many years of the Garden Center. I am sure he is in heaven, smiling down on all. Prayers out to the Gerow family. 
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Karen L. Fischer-Perkins

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Gerow's family.  I remember going to the Garden Center with my parents (Richardt's) while I was growing up.  He was a very sweet, kind man and always had a smile on his face.  RIP Mr. Gerow.  Make beautiful gardens in heaven!!

I remember visiting Florrie and he was always so quiet and kindly, a true gentleman. Now, he is in a better place. My prayers are with the Gerow family in their time of loss.

our sincere sympathies to all of the Gerow family,as we keep you close in prayers and thoughts.
Rich and Sue French

Russ and family,my condollances on your fathers passing!I remember when you and I went to school together and growing up together plus helping you rebuild your Model A truck and bailing hay on his property together as teenagers and I mowed his lawn some summers too! I know your family has been their for generations and I'm please to have been able to share a small piece of it's history! As I remember your Dad, he was a great and fair man but so was all your family! God Bless!

Dan Gerow was a wonderful man, a mentor,  and a loyal friend.  The Gerow Garden Center provided flowers and beautiful greenery to my family for decades.  Dan was invovled with me in the Savings Bank of Danbury Corporators group, and he helped me understand bank management.  I worked with him at Gerow Cementary where he now will rest in peace.  Many hearts were touched by this one special life.  May the light of his soul shine forever.  Gary Kurz and Nancy Kurz

Dan was such a special person and good friend to so many.He loved the land and was a great family man.He was town treasurer for so many years and served New Fairfield well.
It was a pleasure to know him. Bless him. He was a fine man.

A true icon of New Fairfield.  Mr. and Mrs. Gerow were always so kind to me. I spent hours with Mrs. Gerow. She always dropped what she was doing and spent the day with me. Most of the time she had no idea that I was coming. I would stay till Mr. Gerow came home. Love both of you dearly. May God place you in the rose garden in heaven. Such a wonderful and soft spoken gentleman that made a huge impression on a little kid. Rest in Peace. <3

awwwww So sorry to hear this..I have so many fond memories..when His farm was still a working one, I remember the rope in the hay barn Russy and I would swing from and land in the hay.. my back yard was a wonderland where I could roam in all the fields at the Gerows,fresh milk with the cream on top,such a nice Man He was. He is now up there with my Dad, Daddy loved this Man!! Sympathy to Marion and Russ and Flori! Thanks for the memories!

TO MEMBERS OF THE GEROW FAMILY ,MY DEP SYMPATHY TO YOU ON DAN'S PASSING ,HE WAS INDEED A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND KNEW HIS BUSINESS WELL OVER THE YEARS WE HAD MANY GREAT CONVERSATIONS MOST SINCERELY ,JAY MORROW

My deepest sympathies. My grandparents (now both gone) knew you and your family well. (Warren and Louise spinello). I was a young girl when we met. I just want the family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I have been the Treasurer of Gerow Cemetery for over 10 years. Working with Dan has been one of the greatest work experiences I've had. Dan was such a sweet man. He showed me the right way to be a Treasurer. New Fairfield has just lost one of their greatest.

RIP Danny -- You were a wonderfully kind and generous man. I loved working at the garden shop and hope you knew how much I appreciated the fact that you had me work up front and gave me my first sales position. Your integrity and dedication to serving the customers' needs was the foundation to my own successful retail career. That passion for service and caring for plants and living things continues today and will live forever in those you encountered. You were a true gentleman.  My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends.

To Mr. Gerow's family, I grew up in NF knowing and going to his garden center and having talks with him years ago. He was one of the nicest men I knew. He will be missed. My prayers to the family.

Dan, 
Your wisdom and friendship will not be forgotten.
May the Good Lord keep you in His hands.

Phil Cammarano

Mr. Gerow was one of the sweetest men I had ever known. Always kind and caring and he will be missed. Florianne, we loved and will miss your Dad. Prayers are with you and your family at this time.

DANNY   R.I.P.  TO A GREAT FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.   GOD BLESS  THE WILLIS AND CHASE FAMILYS

An amazing man who had a profound effect on my life.  I will always be thankful for the years I worked for him as a young man at Gerows Garden Center  and on the Gerow farm.

My heart is sad as another of the NF old timers pass!  What a force you were  I can hear Carrie saying I want to go to Mr Ge-  Roses   I guess because of the garden center  It was always a treat to see you around the area.  You will be missed  My heart and prayers go to you Marion and the family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dan, you will always live in my heart. I'll see your wry smile, and hear you tell us a story about Croswell. When I think of the hills of Connecticut in fall, winter, spring or summer, I'll think of you.

OBITUARY

Daniel E. Gerow

August 8, 1920 – October 24, 2012

Green Funeral Home

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