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George Dempsey Obituary

Name: Visitation for George P. Dempsey
Start: 2017-10-13T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Immanuel Baptist Church

George P. Dempsey

AGE: 88 • Pennsauken

George P. Dempsey 88, of Pennsauken, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Lightcap), married 63 wonderful years. Devoted father of Stephen (Heather), Peter (Theresa), Patricia (John) Sandoz, Derrick (Nancy) and Daniel (Bonnie). Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. George attended The King's College in Delaware and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Played in the NBA for 5 years; 4 years with the Philadelphia Warriors and 1 year with the Syracuse Nationals and worked for Roosevelt Paper Company for 47 years. Relatives and friends are invited for visitation 6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, October 13, 2017 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 6 S. Poplar Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 and on Saturday, October 14, 2017, visitation from 9 -10am and Funeral Service 10am. Following services, burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Route 130 N, Cinnaminson, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Cinnaminson Baptist Church, 2801 New Albany Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

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Published by Courier Post on Oct. 11, 2017.

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Leslie

December 7, 2017

George the senator (because he looked very diplomatic), was a frequent visitor when I worked at StocksBakery in Philadelphia. His presence would light up the room. He was a person that could never be forgotten. May he Rest In Peace.

November 6, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss Doris. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Tami, RN

Jack Don

October 27, 2017

Dear Dempsey Family,
I just heard of 'Mr. Dempsey's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. From the moment I first met Mr. Dempsey I had a very high level of respect for him. He was always very kind to my family and me.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Jack Don

Bob SOLOMEN

October 22, 2017

Dear Doris and Family
We're truly saddened to hear about George (10/22). We have fond memories of you and Geoge's parents.
I used to see George at Aunt Charlotte's or Jerry's (VW) where we would chat for a while. He always had a big, engaging smile.The last time we saw him, he was using a cane and said, "Now I'm a Cannanite". What a great sense of humor!
Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
Liz and Bob Solomen

Susan Valiante

October 16, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Dempsey Family.

Rosemary Pericles

October 14, 2017

Doris, My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to you and all of your loved ones. George was the kindest gentleman, thoughtful and good friend to all who knew him. We were blest to have him touch our lives...God bless all of you.

William McDonnell

October 13, 2017

Over the years I met George a few times at basketball related events. Perhaps many people are not aware that in March of 1947 George was considered the most outstanding high school basketball player in the State of New Jersey. George was the leading scorer in South Jersey that year and he established a one game scholastic scoring record at Camden Convention Hall. That record stood for many years. George became a South Jersey basketball legend when he led tiny Merchantville High to the State Champion and that legend was firmly established when George helped Merchantville to stun powerful Weehawkin High School in the State Finals. Weehawkin was favored to defeat Merchantville by 20 points. In the old Merchantville High School there was a photo of George and his 1947 team in the foyer of the old school. We walked past that photo each day while attending school at Merchantville. In the late 1940s George was the leading scorer in the United States while attending a small college in Delaware. He later served with honor in the US Navy during the Korean War. George added to his legend by playing professionally in the NBA. In 1955-56 George's Philadelphia Warrior team won the NBA championship. George teamed with such greats as Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston. The few times that I met George over the years he impressed me with his humble nature. Little did he know how much he was admired for years by the students at Merchantville High. To us George represented the underdog who could accomplish the unexpected. When George led his 1947 Merchantville High team to victory over powerful Weehawkin, the New Jersey scholastic basketball world was stunned. George's old Merchantville teammate, Ted Joya, once told me that George Dempsey, for his era, was the best basketball player to come out of South Jersey. We send our most sincere condolences to George's family. He was a great guy, tough competitor, and a humble gentleman.

Gene Mancini

October 12, 2017

Dear Dempsey family, hearing about George today, brought back a flood of memories that I will always cherish, we both had to go through a tough bout of physical therapy after our surgeries, and it was his strength, perseverance, and friendship that saw me through it all. If he (as I suspect) was as kind and wise with everyone else, as he was with me, than the world is now less for it. Prayers for God's blessings, for you and yours.
Sincerely,
Gene Mancini

October 12, 2017

Dempsey Family,
We didn't know George but we know his son Dan, and George must have been an incredible father to have had such a wonderful son. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.
With love,
The Angus family.

Terri Hummer

October 12, 2017

Dan, I am very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John Block

October 12, 2017

Dempsey Family, Please accept my sympathy and condolences on the loss of George. Kindly excuse my language in this moment and let me say as most know, he was one Hell of a basketball player. I had but one evening of personal competition against him in an unplanned scrimmage late one night in the Merchantville High gym. George "took me to school" on the court with his unforgetable moves and shots unlike any I've experienced then and since. As best I know he was always the gentleman on or off the court as he certainly was in our scrimmage. Just a brief encounter, but thanks for the lasting memory. Rest in peace George.

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