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George Allen VerWys

Vestal, New York

1933 - 2020 (Age 87)

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87
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Vestal, New York
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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George Allen VerWys Vestal - George Allen VerWys (87) of Vestal, NY peacefully passed away on July 25, 2020 after an 8-year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia retaining his kind-hearted, gentle, and lovable essence to the very end. George was the first of 6 children born to Polle and Abe...

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When I was 7, Mr Verwys's son Chris threw a baseball at my head during Vestal Junior Baseball League practice, I don't think I realized I was supposed to catch it. With my lip gushing I remember clearly Mr Verwys rushing over to help in his calm mild manner way he did things. Over the years me and Chris became best friends and I always remember Mr Verwys being there to take his turn hulling us kids around. It made me very sad to read that both Mr and Mrs Verwys died this year. George was...

I have many great memories of George from work at IBM, one was a trip to Norfolk where he took me to a place for huge oysters on the half shell.

On behalf of the Core Crew, Partner Families, Staff and Board of Directors of Broome County Habitat for Humanity, I wish to extend our deepest condolences and love to your family. George was a dedicated, beloved and extraordinary volunteer for many years. We would not be the success we are today had George not been a part of our construction crew, inspiring others with his heart for the mission. The kindness that our "Donut Man" shared with all of us is what helped to make our regular...