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1951
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2022
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George Fignar Obituary
On March 30, 2022 George was finally reunited with his mother, whom he loved dearly. She left him much too early in life and this would prove to be a grief that he would carry through the years. Born on January 23, 1951 he was the only child of Juil Silvestro and George Fignar. He was extremely proud of his time in the Navy serving as a chef aboard the USS Wasp and of his years spent at Sikorsky, retiring in 2015. George could always be seen wearing a baseball cap supporting one or the other of these. He loved hot sauce, smearing it on everything and had a passion for astronomy, old black and white sitcoms, and anything pertaining to The Beatles. Back in the day, he was the bass player with a local band. George was a kind, generous person who was a friend to all who knew him. He loved having a good time and was always quick with a witty comment. His hilarious sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Georges' cousins and extended family invite his friends to join them in a memorial of his life on Thursday, April 28th 10:00-11:30a.m., in the Redgate - Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Interment will follow immediately at St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. To send online condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com.
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Kenneth Murphy
January 13, 2023
Rest In Peace my old friend. I'll meet you on God's Golden Shore.
John Butchko
April 26, 2022
I'm so sorry to learn of George's passing. I knew him for many years, and always enjoyed spending time with him. A true gentleman and a great guy with an incredible sense of humor. I would always encourage him to get that Hofner bass and start playing again. Rest in peace, my friend--you will be remembered and missed.
A Fellow US Navy Sailor
April 25, 2022
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Your watch is over, rest in peace.
Edward Jones
April 23, 2022
Fifty years of unquestioned friendship. The 'inside joke' in just about everything. The unending 'threat' that he was going to " .... buy that Hofner!" he always wanted. and start practicing his bass playing again. An endless supply of one-liners and "Hey! Remember when...."s. Food was a big part of George's being. The first thought that came to mind when I heard he had passed was "Well...... I guess he didn't eat". I already miss you terribly, my friend. Sleep well. I'll see you on the 'other side'....
Dave Nobili
April 22, 2022
Good fishing with you George, the big ones got away but the laughs were always there. I know your feeding the kiddy somewhere, love you
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