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George Warnick Obituary
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on April 26, 1936, a son of the late George and Catherine Grivner Warnick.
He was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1954, where he played baseball and was known as "Lefty," the left-handed pitcher.
He had been employed by Acme Markets for a period of 40 years, serving as a clerk at the South Main Street store in Penn Plaza.
Mr. Warnick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church, Manhattan Street, Ashley. He was also a member of American Legion Post 815, Wilkes-Barre Township.
He was an avid horse-racing fan and leather crafter and was a fan of the Wyoming Valley West ice hockey team and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.
He had been preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jeffrey C. Piatt.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Ann Fialkowski Warnick, at home; a daughter, Jackie Warnick Piatt, Nanticoke; grandchildren, Dana Emily Piatt and Colin Philip Piatt; sister, Eleanor Shimko and her husband, Bob, Florida; and by his cat, "Angel." Nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Leo's/Holy Rosary Church, with the Rev. Thomas J. O'Malley officiating. Military honors will be offered at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
George's family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Medi-Vac helicopter, the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit of Lehigh Valley Medical Center, along with Hospice Community Care for their kind care in keeping George comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18072.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting George's obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Warnick
Marie Ferriero
March 8, 2012
Dear Jackie & Family:
Very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Love
Marie Ferriero & Robert Naro
March 4, 2012
Dear Ann And Jackie
I've Been away , I just found out about George
So sad to hear the news , and so so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers .
All our love Ron And Vicky
Joe Kratz
March 3, 2012
Dear Warnick Family,
I was very saddened to hear of George's passing. We worked together at the Acme in Kingston on the night shift many years ago. I will always remember his great sense of humor and his strong work ethic. He is in my prayers. God Bless you.
Sandra Foreman
March 3, 2012
Dear Ann,
My father just told me of your husband's passing. He and I were thinking about you ever since we were told of your husband's recent stroke. I am so sorry for your loss, and I know that no words can be quite right now...just know that we care for and about you so very much. With deepest sympathy ~ Sandy Bath Foreman
Lydia Massias
March 3, 2012
To Ann & Jackie: my deepest sympathy on the loss of George. My prayers go out to the both of you and Dana & Colin. I have such fond childhood memories of George & am glad I got to see him in 2010 when I visited that summer.
Gloria Spencer And Family
March 3, 2012
Aunt Ann Marie, Jackie, Dana & Colin. My prayers go out to you for the loss of Uncle George. May you find comfort in your memories.
Carol Shimko
March 3, 2012
Dear Aunt Ann, Jackie and Family - My deepest symapthy to all of you. I remember Uncle George always called me "lefty Louis". He always made me feel special when we would come to PA and stay with you. He taught me so many tricks like splitting my index finger apart. Even though I did not see him very often he is and will always be a part of who I am. May God bring peace and comfort to you all. Love, Carol
maria stuppino
March 3, 2012
Dear Warnick Family:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. He always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to talk to when he would visit our P.S.U. cafeteria. My prayers are with you all.
Maria Stuppino
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