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George SVADEBA Obituary
He was 84. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is preceded in death by two sons, his parents, sister and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Welsh Svadeba; three daughters, Jeannie Trainum and husband, Scott, Kathy Wilmouth, Linda Woodard and husband, Steve; one son, Richard Svadeba and wife, Jen. Survivors also include12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Jay and Irene. He was adored by his family and friends. He was a respected member of his community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
George was born on Dec. 10, 1925, to Mary and Frank Svadeba of Bethlehem, Pa. He graduated from Moravian College and moved to Williamsburg in 1952. He was a WW II veteran, who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He worked at Naval Weapons Station and Langley Air Force Base, as a research analyst. He retired in 1982.
George was a member of the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, 114 Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185; or the James City County/Bruton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 321, Toano, VA 23168.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, June 29, at Bucktrout Funeral Home, at 4124 Ironbound Road. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the Old Saint Bede Chapel on Richmond Road.
Online condolences maybe registered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin & Lee McClaine
June 29, 2010
Rich and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. How fortunate you all were to have such a great man in your lives. It is a tremendous loss for all who knew him. May you find peace in your memories and use them to keep him present. You and your family are in our thoughts.
June 29, 2010
Rose,Linda,Jeannie,Kathy and Richard,
There are no words to truly express the sorrow I feel for all of you and your families. Our parents' friendship of over 50 years and all of us kids' friendships are so special even though we aren't able to see one another often. George was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather and I am so glad I was able to see and visit w/ him and Rose about a year ago. He will be greatly missed by all of us. His unselfish care, love and devotion to Rose and all of you was a wonderful example of George's strong will and character. I am sorry I will be unable to attend the services but please know I, along with Mom and Paul will have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With much love to you all,
Sterling Carter, Chesapeake, Virginia
Karen Link
June 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, Richard.
Please know, I am thinking of you.
Betty Mae Hertz
June 28, 2010
Rose,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. George was one of my special Air Force friends --- I'll miss him sitting behind me in church and listening to his beautiful voice.
Debbie Thomas
June 28, 2010
Richard & Family...
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know that the loss of a parent leaves an unfillable void and we are just so very sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything. Chris & Debbie Thomas
Loretta & Jim Murphy
June 27, 2010
Rose,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. George was a wonderful, kind, loving and thoughtful gentlemen. He will certainly be missed by all his family and friends.
Loretta and Jim Murphy
Monica Harris
June 27, 2010
George was one of my favorite people at Ascension. He was a model of a good man with quiet modesty and abiding faith. Eternal Memory!
Donna Griffin
June 27, 2010
Jeanne,
My heart is broken for you and your family. Your dad was a great person, and example for us all.
With love and prayers,
Donna
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