Colleen G. Gee

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Colleen G Gee. Colleen lived in Brooktondale NY. She was 72 when she passed away on April 16, 2023. Colleen was born on July 30th, 1950 in Ithaca, NY.

Colleen was a strong, caring, loving, beautiful soul. She was always willing to help anyone she could, whether it was baking a cake to cheer someone up, or a batch of her amazing chocolate chip cookies. She was an extremely giving person, you would never leave her home empty handed whether it was a Knick-knack or a plate of food. She loved cooking for her family and friends and working in her garden or drinking coffee on her porch with her family and friends watching her hummingbirds. Colleen was loved by so many dear friends and family in her community. Colleen had a great impact on many people and their lives.

Colleen worked very hard in her life to provide for her and her son. She was very proud of being a nurse at a young age. She also was very proud to have worked at the Catholic rectory, cooking for the priest. She worked at Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority as a chef for 28 years. Cooking for her Girls was one of her fondest Memories.

Colleen is survived by her son, Joseph E Macali and her daughter-in-law, Carmel A Macali, who helped take care of her and were very special to her. Her grandson, Joseph R Macali was her best friend and took care of her. She loved him with all her heart! Her granddaughter, Crystal J Bell who also took care of her and had many trips to the doctors filled with love and laughter!

Her great granddaughter, Maddalynne J Bell, and great grandson, Theo J Bell, who were very special to her. Colleen is also survived by her brothers, Robert Mike Gee, Roland (June) Gee, Edward (Crista) Gee; beloved sister in law, Yolanda Elmo; and her beloved cat Remi also known as Kit-Kat; as well as nieces and great nephews and a great niece. Colleen also had a daughter that she reconnected with later in life, Kirsten Rettig (Thomas C Scott) and granddaughter, Ava Scott.

She is predeceased by her father Robert Gee, mother Kathleen Grogan, nephew Jason Gee and her beloved dog Lilly.

Colleen's wishes were to not have services. In lieu of flowers her family asks to please plant flowers or a tree in her honor or make a donation to SPCA or Alzheimer's Foundation.

Online condolences may be made in Colleen’s family at www.bangsfuneralhome.com.