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George Backman Obituary
He was born on November 12, 1933 in Port Chester, NY, son of the late Arthur Backman and Greta (Nyquist) Backman. He graduated from Port Chester High School in 1951. After high school he joined the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana and at Evreux-Fauville Air Force Base, Evreux, France during the Korean War. His military career also included four years in the United States Air Force Reserves.
Following his military career he returned to Port Chester until 1973 when he moved his family to Greenwich. During this time he worked as a machinist for Pitney Bowes in Stamford. In 1995 he retired from Pitney Bowes after more than 30 years of employment and moved with his wife to New Milford.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie (Gruber) Backman, his two sons, Bret and his wife Devon; Bart and his wife Mary and their son Brandon, all of Danbury; one sister, Greta Dunnigan of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. The Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, CT, is in charge of cremation. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations to the Praxair Heart and Vascular Center, c/o Danbury Hospital Development Fund, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 in memory of Dr. Michael Frymus.
His family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff of the Praxair Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit for their wonderful care and support during this time.
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Memories and Condolences
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John McCrory
December 29, 2006
Dear Connie
Very sorry for your loss. Hope you remember the McCrorys from Poningo St. May he rest in peace
Ron Mazzola
December 29, 2006
Dear Connie and Family;
On behalf of the Port Chester High School "Class of 51", may I offer our condolences and prayers to you and your Family during these trying times.
While we didn't spend a lot of time together over these last 55 years, please know that we were close and dear friends of George. Truly, his classmate and pals.
He will be fondly remembered by all of us and added to our list of Classmates who "Are Gone, but Never Forgotten", at our next Reunion.
Theresa Juan
December 16, 2006
Dear Greta,
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you and your family now.
Terry & Phil Juan
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