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1948
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2025
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George Poddo Obituary
George retired from IBM after 40 years and worked as an usher for the Frederick Keys. He was a Maryland Master Gardener, lifelong Orioles fan, and loved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanie; daughter Lori Sawyer (Cary); sons Michael (Cindy) and Stephen; sister Maria of Palmerton, PA; brothers Michael, Thomas, Stephen, Patrick, and Paul Wilson; and 11 grandchildren who knew him as "Poppy." He was predeceased by daughter Stacey (2020) and sisters Ann, Margie, and Patti.
A service will take place at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, located at 8651 Biggs Ford Road Walkersville Maryland, 21793, on Saturday June 21st, starting at 10 am with a reception to follow at 11am. George Poddo
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Richard McHugh
June 15, 2025
George was a great husband and father ..He was a wonderful basketball coach in our St. Mary´s Wappingers Falls Catholic Youth Basketball program.My Sister Jean played for him in second grade and achieved so much.I was grateful to George.He was a true sportsman and he had a rich athletic life. Prayers for Joan and his family.
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