George W. Hadley

George Hadley Obituary

George W. Hadley, 92 Resident of Springfield George W. Hadley, 92. Passed away at home in Springfield, PA, November 4, 2010.Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Hadley had been a resident of Springfield, Delaware County for the last 15 years. Although never seeking personal recognition, his accomplishments were so significant that they deserve acknowledgement.George was born in Philadelphia where he became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School where he played varsity baseball and then played semi-professional baseball for the Philadelphia Kingsessing Aces.George was married to his beloved wife, Mildred Mulholland, of 58 years, who predeceased him in 1999. George attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.He entered the Navy during WWII and became Chief Petty Officer on the USS Tuscaloosa serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.After the War, he moved to Upper Darby where he was involved in many civic activities including Scoutmaster, 69th Street Athletic Association softball manager, member and officer of the Delhi Grotto and served as President of Upper Darby Square Club.He was a fifty-year Mason and a Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Master. George worked for 30 years at Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company, Philadelphia, and retired as Director of Auditing during which time he was President of the State of Pennsylvania Audit Society.His hobbies were bowling, golfing and geneology. Survivors: George is survived by his son Richard and wife Lois; daughters Lorraine, Wendy and her husband Don Glovier; grandchildren Christopher Hadley, Amanda (Hadley) and husband Marcus Gursky, Jennifer (Glovier) and husband A. Louis Saindon, Scott Glovier, Jason Nicholas; great-grandson, Julian Gursky. Visitation / Service: Friends and family are invited to Covenant Methodist Church, 212 W Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA at 10 AM November 11, 2010 with service 10:30 AM with Rev. Larry Bergstresser officiating. Burial: Will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Salvation Army, 151 W. 15th Street, Chester PA 19013.

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Published by Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for George Hadley

6 Entries

Vince Grillo

November 11, 2010

To the Hadley family, I wanted to express our sincerest condolences for your loss. What can I say about your father, he was a truly great man who acted as a source of inspiration to those fortunate to know him. I remember his selfless friendship to our family and my father; especially help with home projects that weren’t going well. George was a person always willing to help a friend in need no matter what the circumstances. He had many talents, but my mother would always mention what a great dancer he was when they would go to events at the Delhi Grotto. George was a man among men and will be sorely missed.

Vincent Grillo Jr.

Dotty

November 11, 2010

Wendy I just heard today....I am so sorry for your lost. I enjoyed meeting your father and having little chats with him during his visits at work. I know he was a good father and will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers....God Bless

Lou Calabrese

November 10, 2010

Rich & Wendy,
I think I speak for all the guys at Cardington School ground in Upper Darby who were involved with the 69th St. Athletic Association in the 50's & early to mid 60's who were so very fortunate to have men like Mr. Hadley coach and guild us during our early years. My brother, Pete, had the honor of playing for Mr. Hadley; I, as an opposing team member, always looked up to, admired, and respected Mr Hadley's knowledge of baseball and leadership on the field. It was always a pleasure to see and talk with Mr. Hadley at our yearly Old-Timers' game on the very field where he influenced so many young boys in not only the basics of baseball, but more importantly, how to be good citizens and respect each other. I will miss him dearly. Wendy, thanks so much for keeping me posted on your dad these past few years; he always would tenderly scold me if I failed to stop by your office in Wilmington and say hello to you. God bless your family; Mr. Hadley will be in all the Calabreses' family prayers.
Lou Calabrese

Carol Kandle

November 9, 2010

My Mom was George's upstairs neighbor. He always had a smile and kind words for us. I once mentioned to him that my Dad was a Navy man & George shared his writings from his Navy days with me. A kind-hearted wonderful man who will be missed.

Stephanie Jones

November 9, 2010

Wendy,
I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that GOD always knows what's best and HE will comfort you all always. If I can be of any help to you, please let me know.

November 9, 2010

I was a co-worker with George for many years and am honored to have called him a friend. He was a quality person and a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by all who shared his life...
Gary Bennett

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