Albert George NEVIN Jr.

NEVIN, Albert George Jr.


Albert George Nevin Jr., Born in Rockville, CT, February 5, 1949, died at Hartford Hospital January 10, 2013 of complications from colon cancer. Predeceased by his father, Albert George Nevin Sr., he leaves behind his mother Mary, daughters Amanda Nevin and her fiancé Shawn Ellison, Jessica Russell her husband Thomas Russell, long-time companion Shelley Moran, brothers Robert, David, Dennis and John, beloved grandsons Jordan and Justice, and former wife Deborah. He also leaves behind his aunts, Edna McCarthy and Florence Rogers, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, including cousins Gloria Schenk and Marva Thompson in Jamaica, W.I.A Rockville native and life-long Connecticut resident, George attended Vernon elementary schools and Rockville High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. George worked at Manchester Memorial Hospital for 20 years in a support position in the Operating Room. He spoke often of how much he enjoyed interacting with patients, doctors and staff. Photography was one of his hobbies and he enjoyed developing photos in his home darkroom. His real passion, one to which he devoted most of his life, was the sport of Judo. A 5th degree black belt, George was a regular tournament competitor in his early years. As an instructor and mentor he introduced three generations of students to Judo. Until recently George served on the Board of Directors of the Cornerstone Foundation of Vernon, a charitable organization dedicated to feeding, sheltering and clothing those in need. When he wasn't bicycling around north-central Connecticut, playing Saxophone along with his collection of jazz records or experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, George indulged in his other great passion; fishing. He enjoyed the ritual of preparation almost more than casting for fish. He especially loved fishing with his grandchildren and friends and introducing others to the sport. Although it cannot be said that he struck fear in the hearts of Farmington River fish, he was content to have caught his share and always released the fish that blundered onto his hook.
A memorial service will be held at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074 on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, George has asked that tax deductible donations be made to the United States Judo Association (a (501)(c)(3) organization). Please make checks payable to: "USJA" Attn: Katrina Davis - George Nevin Judo Fund P.O. Box 1880 Tarpon Springs, FL. 34688-1880. Please write "George Nevin Judo Fund" on the Memo Line of the check An "In Memorial" article about George will appear in the February edition of the USJA "Growing Judo" online magazine, and is available for viewing at: http://www.usja-judo.org/growing-judo/ For online expressions of sympathy, please visit us at www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant.