Henry S. George

FUNERAL HOME

Zettler Funeral Home

2646 Pleasant Avenue

Hamilton, Ohio

Henry George Obituary

News Death Notice

GEORGE, Henry S. Age 88 passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born April 13, 1921 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, to Anthony and Helen George. He graduated from Barnstable High School and Wilberham Academy. On October 25, 1947 he married Dorothy Thomas at St. Anns Church. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Chief Petty Officer, the U.S. Maritime Service and U.S. Merchant Marines. He belonged to the P.A.C, Forty Club, City of Hamilton Old Timers, P.E.R.I, I.B.E.W. and the V.F.W. He managed and coached Little League, Babe Ruth and Advanced Babe Ruth for 25 years. He worked as an electrician for the City of Hamilton for 30+ years, retiring as an electrical foreman in 1983. He loved sports, watching his children/grandchildren participate in sports, walking, his bountiful vegetable garden and spending time with his family to whom he was totally committed. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59+ years Dorothy George, his parents Anthony and Helen George, a brother Harold George, and a sister Rosamond Tolley. He is survived by four children: Mike (Sandi) George of Martinez CA, Lynne (Herman) Newton of Trenton, Tom (Debbie) George of Winchester TN, and Donna (Dick) Fiehrer of Fairfield; twelve grandchildren: Jeff George, Jenna George, Archie Wells, Theresa Wells, David Byrd, Duane Byrd, Carrie George, Jeff Fiehrer, Todd Fiehrer, Jill Fiehrer, Tony Fiehrer and Ty Fiehrer; twelve great grandchildren: Zachary Coburn, Caleb Wells, Joshua Wells, Katelyn Wells, Sabrina Stockton, Amber Gill, Sarah Byrd, Emma Byrd, Casey Byrd, Justis Byrd, Ben Fiehrer and Luke Fiehrer; and two devoted sisters: Madeline Perry and Helen Andrews currently residing in Cape Cod, MA. The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice of Hamilton for the exceptional care they gave our wonderful Dad. Dad, you are gone but will live on in our memories forever. Prayers will be offered at 9:30am Tuesday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Tuesday in St. Ann Church with Fr. Stephen Mondiek celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00pm Monday in the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to: St. Anns PAC at 646 Clinton Avenue, Hamilton OH 45015 or Hospice of Hamilton at 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton OH, 45013 Online register book at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry George

7 Entries

Richie Justice

January 12, 2010

Henry gave a lot of young boys many memories with his knowledge of baseball during his coaching years at Joyce Park. When I think of Lindenwald or my numerous baseball years growing up, my time with Henry is unforgetable. My thoughts and prayers are with Henry's family during this time of saddness and sorrow. I will miss Henry very much.

January 11, 2010

To all who knew Henry, especially his family: I grew up down the block on Freeman Ave. in Lindenwald. I remember Mr. George teaching the fundamentals of baseball in the late 50's at the park on the corner of St. Clair, River Rd. and Freeman. As I grew up, I remember Mr. George coaching the White Sox (60's)and Muskies(70's); with assistance from Pee Wee(Sammy), they were a great pair, always having fun at Hinkel's or Barney's. When I became a Hamilton Firefighter/Paramedic,(I finally knew him well enough to call him by his first name)Henry was a regular at the firehouses and the annual retirees picnic; always a welcome personality. Cape Cod's loss was our gain, thank God for Dorothy's female persuasion; we all were the recepients of Henry George's winning character and great personality. I will always remember him as a friend and coach (baseball and life). Bob Gallagher

Joy Herren-Fry

January 11, 2010

Prayers and sympathies for your loss.

Kevin Frederick

January 11, 2010

Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I remember Henry from my earliest days in Lindenwald Baseball and CYO sports. I dont recall any sporting events that he did not attend, as a coach, sponsor or parent/grandparent.

Hal Shepherd

January 10, 2010

I'm sorry to hear of the passing
of Henry George. My sympathy to his
family. Henry was foreman of the Signal
and Alarm crew when I started with the
City in 1972. He always had a smile
and everyone enjoyed his
personality and work ethic. He will
be missed by all who knew him.

January 9, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was such an inspiration to us. We will truly miss him. Our sincerest sympathy do Donna, Dick, Tony, Ty and the entire family.

Regards,
Jim, Donna, Jon and Jake Caliguri

Don Morningstar

January 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Henry at this time of great sorrow.

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