Solomon Mortimer Geist

Morty graduated from The Juillard School and earned a Masters Degree at Teachers' College, Columbia University. On January 10, 1954, Morty married Renee Perlman. They were happily married for more than 63 years. Morty was the father of Alan Geist (Shellie Wiener) of San Francisco, CA, Eric Geist of Silver Spring, MD, and Michele (Jonathan) Parsonnet of Silver Spring, MD. He was the endearing, "corrupter" grandfather of Lewis & William Geist; Dustin, Gilda & Elijah Geist; and Halley, Brianna & Schuyler Parsonnet. Dear brother of Herman Geist (Barbara) of Armonk, NY, and predeceased by his brother Alan Robert Geist (Louise) of Rye, NY. Morty was a professional musician and a teacher. He toured with several big bands and played locally throughout the New York area. Morty was a teacher and the Supervisor of Performing Arts for the Township of Union Public Schools.

He was a friend, mentor, and role model to countless fellow musicians, music educators, and students. Former students kept in touch with letters, phone calls, email, and on Facebook.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 25 at Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Shiva will be held at the home on Wednesday & Thursday 4pm - 8pm and Saturday night.

Memorial contributions may be made to Homeside Hospice https://goo.gl/om1jrM; WNYC www.wnyc.org/pledge; Local 802 Musician’s Emergency Relief Fund http://local802erf.org