Carl A. DeGeorge

Carl A. DeGeorge

Carl A. DeGeorge, age 73, of Thorfare, NJ, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006 at home with his loving family and friends at his side. Born in Camden, NJ, he was a 5th generation resident of Gloucester County, attending Woodbury grade school and Pitman High School.

He attained the rank of Sergeant while serving in the US Army, 24th Division Artillery, during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Upon return from Korea, he married his sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Alice Foster.

He worked at Texaco Eagle Point Refinery for 31 years, retiring in 1985 as a foreman. He was co-owner with Fred Marz, of Consolidated Iron Company in Gloucester, NJ. Along with his wife, Alice, he was the original owner of O’er The Rainbow coin laundry in Gibbstown, where they resided for 13 years. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Member of Woodbury Florence Lodge No. 87 and the Scottish Rite Consistory. He was a Life Member of the Anthony Calista VFW Post 5579, Gibbstown, NJ.

He enjoyed a wide variety of activities. In his earlier years he was a licensed stock car racer with the Eastern Stock Car Racing Club. His skills as a mechanic and welder were unparalleled. He was a pilot and life long aviation buff, and belonged to the West Jersey Radio Controlled Airplane Club. He looked forward to deer hunting with his son and friends in Salem County and the daily lunches at Spina’s packinghouse. He enjoyed breakfast with his close friends at the Country House Restaurant and “holding court” with his pals at River Winds. Most of all he treasured every minute with his loving family who adored him and miss him very much.

He is survived by his loving wife Alice DeGeorge, son John (Penny) of Mickelton, daughter Jill English (Harry) of Colonial Manor, brothers Thomas (Terri) of Mullica Hill, Philip (Cathy) of Glassboro, Samuel (Helene) of Washington Twp, Robbie Blumer (Lynn) of Dunedin, Fl and sisters Betsy Barnett of Palm Harbor, Fl and Sandra Doughman of Floral City, Fl. He is also survived by four grandchildren Nicole English of Thorofare, Preston English (girlfriend Chrissy) of Deptford, Aaron English (fiancee’ Lisa) of Colonial Manor and Megan DeGeorge of Mickleton and one Great Grandson Andre English of Colonial Manor. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Ada Martz of Deptford and nephews Fred Martz, Jr. and John Marz of West Deptford, Jess Mendenhall of Woodstown, and niece Kim of Baton Rouge, LA. He was predeceased by his son Michael.

Viewing will be at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, Woodbury on Wednesday, March1st from 7 to 9pm, with Masonic services at 8PM. Additional viewing from 10AM to 11AM, Thursday, March 2nd, followed by a memorial service at 11AM. Interment at 12:15PM, Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship Fun, 19 S. Broad St., Woosbury, NJ 08096.