Jerrry M. Cates
February 16, 1943 - October 8, 2007

"Karen, I just heard about Jerry, I am so very sorry, and no words can make you feel better, but just to know you both meant alot to many people, and their pets too.... Love and Prayers are with you, Sandy and Roman Powaluk Cody too"

"Karen, I cannot tell you how sorry and heartbroken both Kathleen and I were when we heard of Dr. Cates passing. He was not only a great vet but a compassionate and generous man. I so enjoyed my visits with both of you. We will always be grateful for your help with Lily and enjoyed our Hoover weigh ins. Please let us know if there is anything we can do now or in the future. Dave and Kathleen Martin"

"Karen, my deepest sympathies on your recent loss. Dr. Cates was a wonderful person and vet to our first dog, Samantha and our present dog Rocco. His expertise, kindness and compassion will be sorely missed."

"Karen, Frank and I wish to offer our condolances. Dr. Cates was a wonderful vet to our boys Haiku, Leo, and Zander. Our thoughts are with you and your family."

"My condolences to his family on your loss."

"Dear Karen - our deepest condolences to you and your family. We still can't believe that Dr. Cates is gone. He was the most caring and wise gentleman, with infinite knowledge of the science. He treated Shane, Quinn and Morse - our beloved Goldens. He always took time - there was no rush for the next patient. Each and every one got his full and undivided attention. That was his great art: he was truly dedicated to the animals. And you were always there, Karen, holding on to those big dogs! We will miss him so very much and we keep you in our hearts with love. Very sincerely, Katharina & Bob"

"Dear Karen and sons, I am so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your wonderful husband and father. I have memories of when the boys were young and I'd see you at Dee's. Jerry was always so kind and patient with my dear girls, Bonnie, Molly, and Bella. He took the time to answer all my questions about my furry girls. Wishing you peace and joyful memories during this difficult time. Melane"

"Dear Jimmy & Family, My heart goes out to you and your family right now during this very difficult period. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of your father's sudden passing. I never really had the opportunity to get to know him, however, I "knew" of his reputation as a man, as a respected professional, and as valued member of the community. May God Bless all of you, sharing His Love, Strength, Peace, and Healing in the months to come, and forever. My sincerest sympathies, jeff moniz"

"Dr. Cates was very important to us. He was such a smart wonderful veterinarian, and took care of our pets for years. We always looked forward to seeing him, and we always left his office knowing something new about our pets and feeling secure that Dr Cates was our vet. We will miss him very much."

"Jerry was a wonderful and caring Vet. He always took great care of my dog Shadow and we will miss him a great deal. Sorry for your loss...God Bless. The Monllos Family"

"Karen and Family, It is with a heavy heart that we send you all our Deepest Sympathy. Jerry was our Vet and friend for 30 years, and we will forever remember him for his expertise and compassion towards our pets and to us. It was always a comfort to know our pet's health was in his hands. He is truly missed by all who knew him. We wish you peace."

"Dear Karen and family, We were so saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. He has known so many of our cats from kittenhood to old age. We thank you and him for all the care you always took to make them healthy and comfortable. Our sincere codolences. Howard and Mary Newman and family"

"Jerry took care of all seven of my guide dogs. He was a wonderful, wonderful vet."

"CONDOLENCES. We will miss you."

"Dear Jimmy, I am so sorry to hear of your father's sudden passing. I know how much he meant to you and how much he will be missed. Your dad was such a wonderful person and so appreciated by the community. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Candace Daniels Caproni"

"Dear Mrs. Cates and family, We as so many others were very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Dr.Cates. We will never forget the wonderful care and compassion he gave to our dog "Brownie" and our family over the years. We will miss him very much."

"Karen and family members. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Cates' death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a good friend to us, and Miss Kitty, Pierre, and Bart. Thank you for all the compassionate care. We will miss him very much. Charlene Mills and Pat Burke"

"Jerry and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time. Jerry if you need anything just call you should still remember the phone number."

"Dear Karen: Our deepest sympathy to you & your boys. All of Jerry's "patients" will never be the same without his healing hands & expertise in veterinary medicine. He is someone many families on Aquidneck Island held in the highest regard--along with you, his partner. God Bless---Kathy & Dan Condry & cat Ripley"

"Dear Karen,Jeremiah and James, We were shocked to learn about Jerry.You know how much we cared and respected him for the person and doctor that he was.There are so many people who will miss him,including us. We have so many good memories ,that we can't even begin to describe everything that Jerry was. Karen, we hope you know that if there is ANYTHING that we can do,even if it's only to talk or listen,you know where we are. Love, Marie and Ralph"

"Jim, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how awful it is to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Michelle Kekligian"

"Dear Karen and family, We can not come to grasp that this loss has happened. Our phone was ringing off the hook the night it was in the paper. Jerry is the best thing to happen to us all and we will all miss him dearly. I can not say enough good about him and all he did for my family and also for the many animals I kept visiting him with. To think that Satchmo and Jerry are now together is ironic and causes me to chuckle when I think about it! Karen, if there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call me. You and Jerry are family to us and it won't be the same without him but please keep in touch with myself and Mother Mary as we would very much enjoy visiting with you when you have time. My condolences to the boys for their loss and you all take care. Love always, Claudia and Mary Nine"

"Dear Karen, I cannot adequately express how very sorry I am for your loss. I will miss Dr. Cates terribly and will always be grateful for the wonderful care he gave to ALL my animals, especially Emma. He was the very best kind of vet and it was a pleasure to know him. You made a terrific team. A great loss for all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless you and your family and may God bless Dr. Cates. Phyllis Nisbet"

"Karen,we are so sad to hear of this great loss. Dr.Cates and you were so helpful with all of our pets and in consoling the boys with losses. Kelsea will miss him greatly...."

"Dear Jim and family, I want to extend to you my understanding sympathy on the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you all. We know the feelings that you have, and will have, for sometime because he meant so much to you. Know that we are all thinking of you and call on us for support if you need it. Coincidentally, your Dad was one day younger than Bob. God bless you all, Rosemary Davidson"

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Jerry was both a good man and a good vet."

"Karen, please accept our deepest sympathy. Michael and I would very often speak of Jerry fondly and talk about how good he was to our Keeshond, Lucifer. Alberta Rodman Michael Cooper formerly of Middletown, RI"

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Jerry will be greatly missed . Call if you need anything The Henault Steph Dad Rodney Pete & Gypsy ."

"KAREN & FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL> JERRY WAS A GOOD KIND VET< A GOOD FRIEND AND A GOOD PERSON> HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSSED. HE WAS EXTRA KIND TO ME AND ALL MY PETS OVER THE YEARS> RILEY AND I WILL MISS OUR VISITS TO SEE HIM. AFECTIONATELY BECKY"

"Karen, I was SHOCKED to learn of Jerry's passing!! I am deeply sorry of your loss. You lost a Great Husband, I lost a Great Friend,and clients lost a Great Vet!!!!! May God rest his soul until we all meet again!! Bob Matose"

"Karen,Just having been at the office with Copper,Iwas in shock.I trusted him,he made me laugh,and I loved seeing the two of you,like two peas in a pod.I finally stopped crying and I had to take Copper to Kristen Braga for an ear infection and I started to talk and the tears came rolling,not only for Jerry but also the pain you must be feeling. You and Jerry are part of my family the two of you consoled me and gave support on decissions I wasn't sure of.It was a blessing to us all to have known such a genuinelykind and talentedthis is for Jerryredneck.Karen I'm here for you if theres anything I can do.I will never forget all of the kindness the both of you showed me.I will be bragging on the two of you for years to come,he will never be forgotten."

"Dear Karen, Like everyone else, Richie and I were shocked and saddenend at the sudden loss of Dr. Cates. He treated us with such kindness when we were in crisis with Willy, and was always so caring. He leaves a big hole to fill. You and your family are in our prayers. I hope that when you have his celebration, it will include his furry patients, either through pictures or in the flesh."

"Hey Karen, Even though I only worked for you guys less than a year I tell everyone, even now, that it was my favorite job. Where I was most comfortable and had the most fun and how I hated leaving. It was always fun, even when Doc was listening to his classical music in back. I'll remember picking him up on Saturday mornings in my teeny, tiny car.I really hope you are doing okay. In My Thoughts, Francine"

"Karen, We just returned with the Burgess from vacation and heard about Jerry. Words can not express our shock and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please except our condolences. Carole and Dave Nicodemus"

"Karen and family, Jerry was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget his care of Scamp and hope Mabel will find as good a vet as he was. Sincerely Marilee and PJ Ottilige"

"Jerry & Mrs. Cates, We are so saddened to hear about Dr. Cates. He was such a wonderful man to our family and pets. Our thoughts are with you both."

"Dear Karen and family including the wonderful extended family that worked for Dr Cates. I was brought to tears to hear of Dr Cates passing. He was big in presance and so gentle with my little Yorkie Demitasse. You treated her with such gentleness through out her life and also when it was time to let her go. I hope someone showed you the same kind of gentalness when you needed it. It was a pleasure to have known you. You will be missed but you will never forgotten. Please take care of my Demitasse once again. Sincerely, Betty Ann Morris and Demitasse 1991-2007"

"Karen, We are sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. George & Melody Gomes"

"Dear Karen and Cates Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Dr. Cates was a wonderful and caring individual who helped us care for so many of our cats and dogs. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Nancy and Bill White"

"Dear Karen,James and Jeremiah, We were out of the country and were shocked and saddened when we heard the news last night. Our thoughts are with you and if there is anything I can do please call me. Our Love, Dee and Gerry"

"Dear Karen & Family, Anthony & I were very saddened to hear of Jerrys' passing. We always felt a kind friendship with both of you, especially both of your kind and gentle ways with our animals. I will hold what he said to me in my heart, when we had to put Puma down 2 years ago. That kind of thoughfulness from you both meant so much. He will be sadly missed by us & the community, also by "Rosco." Our prayers are with you. If you need something please call. Sincerely Karen & Anthony Benvenuto."

"I am very sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Cates. He was the vet for our beloved dog, and in dealing with the dog who dreaded going upstairs to the office he always displayed great kindness and professional competence. He always gave us helpful and frank advice. And when the dog died, at the age of 13, Dr. Cates, even though it was a Sunday, took the trouble to return our call and arrange for the disposal of the body. I had great respect for him. My condolences to his family."

"I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr Cates was a good man. He will be missed by many humans and animals. He touched a lot of lives. I wish you peace in knowing that your time with him was special."

"Karen Our hearts go out to you and your Family. We were shocked to learn of the passing of Dr. Cates. He has been part of our family for over 19 years taking care of our Pets. When ever we called with a problem or concern he always made took the time to look after our Pets. As was the case a couple weeks ago with Rusty, even while he was out you helped us with his care. Dr. Cates will be missed and very hard to replace. Our prayers go out to you."

"Karen & Family - Since 1987 you and Jerry have treated our pets and our family with care and kindness. It is not possible to properly express our gratitude. I was once rhapsodizing about the skill of "my vet" to an acquaintance. She told me that my tales were as impressive as some she had about "her vet." We then realized we both took our pets to Dr. Cates."

"So much has been said about the loving care Dr. Cates had for all the animals, and rightly so. I wanted to take this moment to comment on his kindness and care of people as well. 12 years ago when I worked downstairs at Aquidneck Kennel I was diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Dr. Cates was one of the first people to offer help. He would ask me everyday how I was doing. He would educate me on the latest medical breakthroughs and medications. I found his kindness and sincerity a blessing in those dark days. I have many fond memories of the Cates family and the hours Jeremiah helped me in the store. Unfortunately, time goes on and I have not seen the good Dr as much as I would have liked. I thank God that I did see him in the office last year and we had a nice time catching up. I remember how proud he was talking of his family. Anytime my wife took our cats to see Dr. Cates he always asked how I was doing. My wife just saw him 2 weeks ago, and sure enough, as she was leaving in his kind and concerned way he asked about me. What a great man he is. Karen and family, our entire family will miss him greatly, and our hearts go out to you. But what a joy it is knowing that he lives on in all the lives he has touched."

"Dear Karen, We are so deeply sorry to here of Jerry's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Jerry was such a wonderful caring vet. He always took such great care of our animals. We will miss him terribly."

"Please know that as my first vet from birth that I and my family knew how much care , knowledge and LOVE went into every visit with Dr Cates and also with you Karen when you held me and soothed me.You both made me feel special while I was under your care . I am sorry for your sudden loss."

"Karen and Jeramiah, Dick and I were so very shocked and saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a wonderful guy and we will miss him dearly. We can only imagine how difficult this time must be for both of you. You will be in our hearts and minds for many weeks to come. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this very sad time. With our most sincere sympathy, Barbara"

"DEAR MS.KAREN, I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW SADENED I AM A THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND AND MY FRIEND. YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LIKED JERRY, HOW I IMPERSONATED HIM AND HOW MUCH FAITH I HAD IN HIM.HE WAS WONDERFUL, SUCH A BIG MAN WITH SUCH GENTAL HANDS ON LITTLE ANIMALS. HE KNEW, HE ALWAYS INSTINCTIVELY NEW WHAT TO DO. I WATCHED HIM WITH CATS. TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO CURE PATIENTS WHO CANNOT TELL YOU WHERE IT HURTS. NUBBY,MY CAT WHO LOVED YOU BY THE WAY CONTACTED F.I.P. AS YOU ARE AWARE, F.I.P. IS ALMOST ALWAYS FATAL. JERRY TREATED HIM AND HE LIVED 15 HEALTHY YEARS WITH ME.I WANTED YOU TO KNOW I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT JERRY DID. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ME, BUT WHAT A LOSS TO THE ANIMALS."

"Dear Karen, James and Jeremiah, I would just like to offer my condolences for the sudden loss of Dr Cates. He was a great person to my family, who knew him way before I was born, me and my pets. For me, it was always nice to see him during animal clinic visits and his Potter League visits. My best memories of him were when he let me interview him about veterinary medicine and the summer he let me observe surgeries. My family will forever have memories of their bowling buddy. Everyone that knew him will always hold great memories of his life and remember his great sense of humor. Our hearts go out to you and your family and we hope you find strength during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy, Rissi and Williams Family"

"My deepest sympathies to the Cates Family. Jerry was always there to help no matter what the situation. It has been a pleasure knowing Jerry for all these years and he will be greatly missed by all."

"Karen Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of Jerry Cates. He was such a caring and compassionate vet to my cats through the years Fritha, Fido, Zambee and Bramble. He was a wonderful help to the Potter Shelter. He was witty and fun to be around. My thoughts are with you Karen and with the whole family."

"Dear Karen, We are so very sorry for you and your sons loss. Dr. Cates was so special--kind, caring, an amazing person. We are going to be so lost without him. The two of you were wonderful always--- your love for each other was very special. Love, the Kutsaftis Family"

"Dear Karen, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Jerrys passing. Not only was he a wonderful vet but a very kind and caring individual. "Buffy" and I will miss him very much. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God give you strenghth through this difficult time."

"Dear Karen, I was shocked and saddened to read of Jerry's passing. My heart goes out to you on your sudden loss. Jerry will be remembered in the hearts of his many friends, both two footed and four footed. Cindy, Jim, Brian & Kevin Killavey Sandy, Sally and Zeus "Killavey""

"Dear Karen, We extend our sincerest sympathy to you and sons on the sudden passing of Jerry. He was truly a terrific Vet to our cats Smokey, Prissy and Ashie. Jerry's note to us when we had to put Smokey to sleep was deeply appreciated and has been kept with our cat folder. We will miss his kindness and caring in the care of our cats. We will miss Jerry more than words can express. Karen you were always there for us especially when you took care of Smokey for his medical needs when we went away. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you now. Fondly, Amy and Bill"

"HE VERY MISS HE WAS VERY GOOD VET"

"Karen and family, We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Cates' passing. He was a kind and caring vet and will be missed by many. Our prayers got out to all of you. Nick Treantafillou Kirsten Putko Bailey and Lola"

"Dear Karen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your lose. I want you to know that I am thinking about you. Just keep wearing those brite colors so he can find you : Love, Corey Newport Grande"

"Dear Karen: I am sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Cates was a wonderful, caring gentleman who treat our animals with great compassion. He will be sorely missed by all."

"Karen and Family, I'm so sorry and saddened by the news of Dr. Cates' passing. He was such a wonderful man. Not only did he show compassion for my pets over the years Ubu, Cookie Monster, Singe, Piggy Toes, and Gibson, but he showed great care and compassion for people as well. He always asked for my son, Nate, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes several years ago. He always had encouraging things to say to me about the future of medicine and research related to diabetes. I hope he knew how much that meant to me. Nate was very sad to hear the news. He loved coming with me to bring Gibson in for his appointments, and loved when Dr. Cates let him read the heartworm test strips every year. I will always think of him when I see an orange tiger cat or a golden retriever. My thoughts are with you and your boys. Karen Biastre"

"Karen, We're very sorry for your loss. The island lost a fine person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

"Karen, my heart and prayers go out to you and the boys in this time of grief, I'll always have fond memories of Jerry, his fun and competitive spirit made bowling worth the trip. May God bless you Doc and may your son's carry on your legacy of excellence"

"When I was 11 years old I had to have my cat put to sleep. Dr. Cates was wonderful to me. He even sent me a handwritten note telling me how hard a decision it was for me to make. I've always remembered that. He was a wonderful animal doctor, he will be missed."

"Dera Karen and Family, Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Words cannot convey how saddened we are by Jerry's passing. He was much more to us than our vet and we will miss him beyond words. This is a tragic loss for all God's creatures."

"Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Dr. Cates was my dog's vet. He was always pleasant and attentive. He will be sorely missed by all, Sincerely yours, Marilyn Moffatt"

"Karen and James and Jeremiah I am so grateful that I got to work with Jerry for the last 7 years on Saturdays. He had a great and rare spirit. He was a wonderful vet and human being. I share in your sorrow. I will miss him very much, Carol, his Saturday gal"

"Karen and family- We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you and let you know your in our thoughts! We feel so blessed for the short amount of time we got to know Dr. Cates as our Vet. He took great care of our cats, Maddie and Jackson and always exhibited such patience with our "crazy" cat Jackson. We appreciate the time he took answering all our questions and the personal care and attention he gave us. I don't think we will ever find another Vet like Dr. Cates!"

"Karen, James and Jeremiah What a shock. Your husband, James and Jeremiah's father was a really wonderful person. My deepest sympathies go to all of you. I consider it a privilege to have known Jerry and to have been his friend. James"

"Dr. Cates was such a great man. He was so very good to my animals and always brought them back to health. I will miss him and I am very terribly sorry for your loss."

"Dear Karen, I'm so heartbroken over the loss of Dr Cates, he was always there for me and all my dogs, his kindness towards the many fosters I brought in for a wellness visit & he would never take my money. I feel lost knowing he's gone. I will always remember his sense of humor and his smile. Dr Cates was our Vet but also our friend. Karen you're in my thoughts and prayers."

"Dear Karen, I was shocked and saddened when I heard of Jerry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will treasure all the memories I have from bowling to his vet practice. He was one of a kind."

"Our prayers and wishes go out to you and your family Karen. We both have wonderful memories of Aquidneck Lanes and many involve you, Jerry and Jeremiah. Stephen and Elena Transue"

"Karen, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and the boys. Jerry was always so good to our pets in his care for them. He will always be remembered most by me for his great friendship and humor and the good times we had over the years, especially Cajun Festival time and running around the Bronx with no car. Again, my condolences. John Garagliano"

"Dear Karen and family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss Dr. Cates. You have always been there for us whenever we needed you. We will always be thankful for all the care that was given to our "crew" of animals over the years. You both were always wonderful with our animals and the advice and care will be missed! Know we are here for you! Steve & Bernadette Moniz"

"to Karen & family We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jerry's death. His presence will definitely be missed at the rewards desk. He always left us with a smile and a good laugh. The Woman of the Rewards desk at Newport Grand"

"Dear Karen, I am so very, very sorry. Dr. Cates was a wonderful vet and great humanitarian. He was so compassionate to all my animals, esp. Smokey, Brandy, and Sally. I along with Emma, Angel, Toby, and Chloe will miss Dr. Cates so much. I will always be grateful for his kindness and fondly remember his sense of humor. Karen, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, carol"

"Karen and family, We am sorry to hear about the loss of Dr.Cates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Jerry was such a caring person and he will be greatly missed. The Boiani Family"

"Karen and family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Dr.Cates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Jerry was such a caring person and he will be greatly missed. The Boiani Family"

"Karen and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Jerry. He was such a caring man for our pets over the years, and his passion and concern for their health, and focus on educating us on being better "parents" to them will be difficult to replace. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time, in hopes that you can reflect on the great man and true professional that he was."

"Dear Karen, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Jerry's untimely death. When I first started bringing my pets to him, I found him to be one of the most caring vets I have ever been to. He always took the time during an appointment to explain any questions that you had. I hope and pray that your memories of Jerry will sustain you during this very sad time in your life. I know I will certainly miss him. Again Karen, my deepest sympathies to you and your sons. May God bless you and your family. Jerry took such excellent care of my dog Neeka for almost 12 years and finding someone to replace him, well, no one ever will in my book. God Bless. Suzan"

"Dear Karen and family, We were very saddened to hear about Dr. Cates' passing. He was a truly wonderful and caring vet. My family, Deja and Otis, particularly will truely miss him. You and he were so caring and sensitive when the time came to send my "babies" to kitty heaven. He was truly a blessing to the animal population of Aquidneck Island. He will be sadly missed. Nina and Steve DelRoss Middletown"

"We thought of Dr. Cates not just as our vet, but as our friend. Through our dogs, he touched our lives in such positive ways. He was honest and caring far beyond his professionalism. Even after leaving the Island, we made the trip to Dr. Cates. When we finally needed to find a new vet, he was the standard that all others were measured by. He will be missed ... our deepest sympathies to Karen and his sons."

"Karen, We are so very sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. Dr. Cates was truly one of the kindest, gentlest people I had ever met. Yours and his support during the trials and tribulations of our being 'nervous parents' meant so very much to us. We recommended him to everyone we met for being 'a small town vet with a big giant heart'. We, and our 'bubba sized' pooches will miss him horribly."

"Karen, I am truly sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great vet to all of our dogs, especially Nossie! His kindness and compassion were amazing, to say the least. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

"We are so sorry to hear of Dr.Cate's passing...He was truly a caring and knowledgeable man in his field and in his life...Karen, Jimmy, and Jerry, please accept our deepest condolences and know he will be truly missed by us and well as the whole community...He never will truly leave you, as in your hearts and souls you will feel his presence always...Sincerely, Patti Visser, Tory and Tia Meneses, Ollie and Dojo...."

"Karen and famly Sorry to hear about your loss. Jerry will be very much missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jesse & Betty Mello"

"Dear Karen, I was so sad to hear about Jerrry. Our family will miss him very much but not as much as Ellie. Please let us know where you are and how you are doing. Love, Sue"

"Karen, There are no words to describe the loss we feel. Please know if we can be of any service to you at any time please call. Both you and Jeremiah are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many happy memories of both you and Jerry. Jerry will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our deepest condolences. Rose and Steve"

"Dear Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I hope you know that I thought he was a great guy! He will be missed. I remember the time we three were walking out the door of the grand and Jerry started singing the song "lying on the beach wearing nothing but a smile, playing kissy, kissy, smoochie, smoochie, etc..." and how funny it was to see the expression on his face when I started singing it with him. That is how I will remember him, laughing and singing that country song. If I can help in any way, you know where to find me."

"Dear Karen, I was deeply saddened to hear that Jerry had passed away. He was one of the last of his breed, "an old fashioned home town vet". When anyone arrived at Cates Animal Hospital, everyone knew your name and the name of your pets. Jerry was a wonderful doctor, who truly cared for and loved the animals. I was just there two weeks ago, with Lucie, Tommy & Leo, for their yearly check-ups; and as usual Jerry was his fun-loving, wise-cracking self! Karen, you both have always been there when we needed you - and have always been kind and understanding when I was being the "nervous mother". I knew that my cats were in good hands. It will be hard to find someone to take Jerry's place. My sympathy to you and your family. May your memories give you peace and comfort knowing that Jerry is in a better place."

"Karen,Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jet and I will miss him greatly. It will be difficult to find someone that cared the way he did. Jim Yergeau and Family"

"Karen, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys at this time. Jerry was a good man and will be missed by many. Liz Bocce @ FOPA"

"Karen, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this very sad time. Jerry was a great person and he will be greatly missed. Peace"

"Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I hope you and your family are blessed with great memories. As well as being a great person Jerry truely enjoyed being a vet, and I am glad he helped care for my feline friends."