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GEORGE KNEIB Obituary

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GEORGE H., on November 4, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Toomey). Devoted father of George (Regina), John (Mary), Mary Ann Jadczak (Norman), Thomas (Colleen), and Kevin (Mary). Dear brother of Virginia Kicinski. Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grand-children. George was a US Army veteran having served his country during the Korean War. He was also a proud retiree of the railroad industry. He spent 40 years as a Signal Department employee in the Engineering field. He began his career in 1945 with the Reading Railroad and later worked for Septa and Conrail until his retirement in 1985. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 to 10 A.M., from THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.), Phila. 19135, (215-624-4200). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., St. Timothy Church. Interment Resurrection Cem. Viewing Monday Eve 6 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 7, 2010.

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John Coates

November 10, 2010

John,Tom and Kneib family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kneib family. God Bless

November 9, 2010

Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he was proud of his family. May God bless you in your time of soorow.
(Bob MacMillan)

November 8, 2010

George, John, Mary Ann, Tommy, Kevin
I pray that all the wonderful memories of your Pop will help you through these sad times. The thoughts and prayers of the entire McShea family are with you all. Mr Kneib is one of those men who made us all realize why we refer to them as "The Greatest Generation"! God Bless
BJ McShea Jr.

Larry Powers

November 8, 2010

John and George sorry for your loss I am
Sure he is smiling on how great is kids
Turned out

November 8, 2010

Gina, George and Kneib family,
I will always remember your father as a kind man who always was so welcoming with every encounter during your family events. You are certainly blessed to have such a wonderful family! My prayers are with you all during this time. Love David and Linda Fitzpatrick and family

November 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the entire Knieb family. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Knieb I did know Tom, John & George and if they are any reflection then Mr. Knieb was a fine man and truly will be missed. You are in our prayers.
Dave & Pat Homsher

patty& kenny maminski

November 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 7, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Knieb will be missed greatly he was a great man and neighbor and not to mention wood crafter. My family and I are deeply saddened by the news and will keep your family in our prayers

Lisa and Marc Costanzo and the Rober Family

November 7, 2010

Kev & Family,

We're very for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cyndi & Ed Hinchey and Family

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