George F. Schoener

SCHOENER George F. Schoener passed away peacefully in West Chester, PA. at age 92. He was born on June 6, 1928 in Philadelphia to Charles and Anna Schoener. He grew up in Southwest Philadelphia with his six siblings and graduated from John Bartram High School. In 1952, George married the love of his life, Irene Nocito. They raised seven children in Swarthmorewood and West Chester, PA. As a father, George served as a true role model with his positive attitude, hard work ethic, selflessness and kindness toward others. George and Irene were married for sixty-eight years. George started his career as a Loan Officer for The Broad Street Trust Co.in Philadelphia. He then went on to work for Continental Bank (now PNC Bank) in Philadelphia and Norristown for over 37 years, where he served as Assistant Vice President. While working full-time at the bank, George attended Saint Joseph's University part-time in the evenings and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business over the course of nine years. In addition to being a successful Banker, George earned his real estate license and worked for many years as a realtor. He was also a man of many talents. He was an artist, singer and self-taught magician. He could play the piano by ear and often carried a harmonica to entertain his family and friends. He enjoyed vacationing with his family in Sea Isle City and loved to play pinochle. These special times were filled with laughter and fun. George was a devoted husband and caring father. He loved his grandchildren, often entertaining them with his magic, card tricks and corny jokes. He would amaze them with his paper airplanes that could fly forever. George was a devout Catholic and attended Malvern Retreat House for 65 years. George is predeceased by his siblings Charles, Joseph, Alice, Rita, and Anna, and by his son George. He is survived by his wife Irene, sons Gary, Glenn (Cheryl), Greg, Thomas (Mercedes), Stephen (Betsy), daughter Irene Riccardo (Jerry), and daughter in law Patrice and his sister Evelyn, thirteen grandchildren, countless nieces and nephews, and by his best friends Anthony Brisgone and Frank Stanzione. George's personality, charm and good nature always put a smile on those around him. His kind and generous spirit, and his ability to entertain anyone and everyone, will be dearly missed. Relatives & Friends are invited to his Visitation on Saturday, July 25th at 9:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 430 Valleybrook Rd. Glen Mills, PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Int. SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. Friends may also call on Friday July 24th from 4-6 PM at the Robert L. D'Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall 2811 West Chester Pike 19008. To watch the live stream of the funeral mass please log at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 https://www.pscp.tv/danjolellmemor DAnjolell Memorial Home The latest broadcasts from DAnjolell Memorial Home (@danjolellmemor). www.pscp.tv