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GEORGE LIGHT Obituary

LIGHT GEORGE F. Of Havertown, PA, formerly of Merion Station, PA and Sea Isle City, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara E. (nee Fredd) Light and his four devoted daughters Barbara A. (Renny) Steele, Jenn (John) Light Lyons, Julia (Christopher) Light Fischer, and Missy (Brendan) Dougherty. He is the dear grandfather of Caitlin (Robert) Fisher, Christopher Lyons, Kelly Lyons, Matthew Fischer, Sarah Fischer, Brendan Dougherty and Molly Dougherty. Mr. Light is the brother of Betty (Harry) Beisser, Susan (Harry) Bedrosian, Jane (Robert) Regan, and the late Eileen (Frank) Friel. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins and an abundance of loyal friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6 to 8 P.M. in THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, 236 East Eagle Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083 and to his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11 A.M. in St. Matthias Church, 128 Bryn Mawr Ave., Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004. The interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting donations in George's name to either The Burrs at the Beach Fund or the George and Barbara Light Scholarship Fund. Both can be directed to West Catholic Alumni Assn., 4501 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19139

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 19, 2025.

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Jennifer Shrader

March 24, 2025

My thoughts and prayers to the Light family . George was one of the "Greats " he will be missed by all! Jennifer Shrader

Jennifer shrader

March 24, 2025

Dear Light Family , you are in my thoughts and prayers . George was one of the "Greats " in this world and will be sadly missed by all xo Jennifer Shrader

Sally Horan Leavey

March 23, 2025

Jenn and John so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sally Horan Leavey

Paul Westhead

March 22, 2025

George Light and I were friends and fellow life guardson North Wildwood Beach Patrol and at West Catholic High. George was always upbeat and ready to share a fun story. To know George was to like him. Prayers to Barbara and the Light Family. Paul and Cassie Westhead

Marianne Campbell Conley

March 20, 2025

I cant remember a time when I didnt know Georgie Light - he was a friend to my sister Kas Doughtery & my cousin Bob Moody - prayers said for Barbara & family ! God bless

Jon Smolens

March 20, 2025

Condolences to the light family

Christine Jackson

March 19, 2025

Sincere condolences to the family of George from a West Catholic grad & old friend.

Margie coller

March 19, 2025

George will always be remembered as my favorite bartender in the Springfield. Rest in peace George and I´ll look for you and a drink when I see you again.

Tootsie Gregg

March 19, 2025

May God bless you and yours at this time of great sorrow. My deepest sympathy Tootsie (Mc Cusker) Gregg

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