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He served in the United States Army from 1950 until 1952 but came home on leave on December 27, 1950, so he could elope and marry his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Della Y. Bonneau. They remarried in Notre Dame Church in 1953 and spent 63 years together residing in Pittsfield.
George was a meat cutter for the majority of his life and many knew him at Grand Union, First National, Adams, Big Y and Mazzeo's Meat Market.
George was an avid reader, highly skilled marksman, body builder and collector of antiques. His children and grandchildren treasure the unique gifts they received from Dad/Grandpa over the years. His collections ranged from African wood carvings to Oriental Pottery and even Peanuts memorabilia. George loved sweets and looked forward to visits from his kids which always included chocolate, cider donuts or decadent desserts. George was incredibly generous and would often buy the entire box of candy bars that the neighborhood children sold to fund their afterschool programs. Body building was also a lifelong passion, and we recently found out that when he first came to Craneville Place, he was caught doing push-ups in his room at the tender age of 87.
George was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, the former Della Bonneau, who passed in 2014. George leaves his son George Jr. and his wife Sharon, his daughter Cindy Shogry-Raimer and her husband Nathan, all of Pittsfield, his three granddaughters, Heather Shogry-Williams, Erin Kent and Corrinn Arambula, his 4 great grandsons, Torin and Dellan Williams, Simon Kent and Atlas Arambula. He is survived by his brother Raymond and his wife Sharon of Naples FL and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE- A private graveside service for Mr. George Shogry, Sr. will be held for the immediate family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires or Elder Services in care of the DWYER-WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances to his family.
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Alan George
February 10, 2020
My condolences to the entire Shogry family. I certainly wish that I knew George and his lovely family, as we are related. My mother's family are Shogrys and ironically my last name is George.
Gary Peruvini
February 1, 2020
George, Sharon and family, My condolences on the passing of Mr. Shogry. I sincerely hope your many happy memories of him bring light to the darker days ahead.
Greg Meunier
January 31, 2020
Dear George, Sharon, Heather - My Sympathies at the loss of your Dad - Granddad. It appears that George Sr. had a long and quality filled life and certainly enjoyed time with his family. In the end what we take with us is the Joy of the Memories and the Love of Family and Friends.
You will be in my thoughts.
Jim & Heidi Nejaime
January 29, 2020
Dear Cindy,
Sympathy, love & prayers to your family for the loss of your Dad.
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January 29, 2020
Cindy & Family....so sorry to hear of your dad's passing....may you hold his memories close to your heart. Kathy Stracuzzi
Daniel Pepoon
January 29, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Georges passing. Over 50 years ago as a young kid living a few houses away he would take me and George jr fishing at onota lake on saturdays. I remember a saying he would always say to me. your word is your bond ive always remembered that and say it to my own son.He cut up my first deer for me. a great inspiration for a young kid. god speed.
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