George Edward Nelson

George Edward Nelson
George Edward Nelson, ninety-five of Monroe Connecticut died peacefully on June 23, 2025. George was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 8, 1929, the son of the late William H. Nelson and Alice Smith Nelson.
George grew up in Bridgeport, with a strong work ethic starting at age 8 selling magazines to factory workers in his neighborhood and a host of part time jobs before graduating from Central High School Class of 1947. He was a tireless worker and enthusiastic about the growth of the plastics industry, an industry in which George worked until his retirement in 2010.
George was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, CT and later for 50 years as a member of Golden Hill United Methodist Church also in Bridgeport.
George is survived by the love of his life Barbara Joan Carlson Nelson who celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on March 29th. He is also survived by four of his five children, Diane Shoja, and her husband Massud, of Bloomingdale, NJ, Jon Nelson of Seymour, CT, Glen Nelson of Boston, MA, Christy Sheehy, and her husband James of South Kingston RI as well as his sister-in-law Peggy Nelson of Oxford, CT.
George also leaves behind (9) grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Heather, Jessica, Katherine, Justin, Matthew, Lauren, and Timothy. and (7) great grandchildren, Brooke, Eli, Ava, Grant, Samantha, Lia, and Wyatt and (7) nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and many other cherished family members, George is preceded by the death of his beloved son William (Bill) Nelson and his daughter in law Bonnie Nelson.
George worked hard and played hard. He had an enthusiastic sense of humor and a big infectious laugh. To his children he was dear old dependable dad always there to help, he was staunchly loyal and devoted to his friends and family and a stand-up dependable man in business.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in George's memory to Golden Hill United Methodist Church e-giving@goldenhill.org or GHUMC, 210 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Full obituary at SpadaccinoFuneralHome.com