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George Zachary DeLorean
1932 - 2022
George Zachary DeLorean
1932 - 2022
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BORN
1932
DIED
2022
George DeLorean Obituary
DeLOREAN, George Zachary; of Royal Oak; born May 16, 1932 in Detroit to Zachary and Kathryn DeLorean; passed away on May 14, 2022 at the age of 89; father of Stephen Matthew DeLorean and Leslie DeLorean (mother Carole DeLorean, deceased); grandfather of Matthew George DeLorean; brother of Jack DeLorean and his wife Karen DeLorean, the late Charles DeLorean and the late John DeLorean; and his last wife and caregiver, Eileen Erickson. George retired from Dart Machinery, owner of Leader Automotive and Wynn Engineering. George built some of the best custom hotrod engines. George drag raced for Mercury and built custom engines for Royal Bobcat. In his retirement George hosted the Saturday get-together for friends and old car guys at the Woodward Warehouse. He enjoyed building engines, racing cars, hanging out with friends and reading his Bible. Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Saturday, May 21st from 2:00pm-5:00pm concluding with a Memorial Service at 5:00pm. Inurnment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Please leave a memory or condolence on George’s online guestbook below.
Dennis Tracy
November 6, 2022
George was a customer, a friend and also referred a lot of customers to my business Tracy Performance for Chevy and Corvette parts.
Kathleen Kerr
October 20, 2022
I was just acquainted with George. We were in a prayer meeting for 17 years.
He LOVED Jesus.
R.I.P. dear brother
Martin Breiner
August 26, 2022
Showed George my TRW piston rings as he handled them he said " whom ductile iron they'll do" You went to be with Jesus, ALRIGHT!
Antoinette Zanotti
August 21, 2022
I am saddened to hear George passed away. He was a friend to my husband I Will always remember Condolences to the family. RIP George
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Joseph Stanislaw
August 18, 2022
George, we had a good time here, but now you are gone, do me a favor, tell those who you are visiting with, Camaro Joe ain't too far away. You my friend had a fantastic run and thank you for more memories then I can remember. Blessed journey and my God. Warm those you have left behind.
Racing community and beyond. The Musum we are putting together, will be done in your honor. More to follow thank you George, for always being you.
Joseph Peter STANISLAW family
aka Camaro Joe rite on.
Adele R
May 23, 2022
From all accounts and beautiful testimony during his memorial service, Mr.DeLorean lived his life true to his beliefs and faith.
To the end, enjoying and sharing his genius and passion for all things automotive performance, precision, and mechanical.
To all that knew him , the 'legend' of his character and uncompromised knowledge will continue to be shared.
To his Eileen, his family, his friends, most sincere condolences.
To Leslie and Stephen he leaves a profound legacy of independent creative thinking ,loyalty and love.
Truly a long life well lived , welcomed now into eternity with open arms,
Dimitrie Toth
May 21, 2022
After reading the many tributes here, it is overwhelming as to the number of people moved by such a great man! The funeral home was a similar reflection today!
Having first met George in 1969 as a 21 year old, he helped me on what would evolve into many Pontiac car projects over the next 5 decades!
Upon learning of our families and our Romanian heritages, George took me under his wing and treated me like family.
To many of us, he was the epitome of Pontiac performance.
Up on George's learning of the Pontiac Transportation Museum in Pontiac, Michigan, George attended the first open house and contributed a wealth of knowledge to the project.
Having known George through such a colorful time in automotive history would be an understatement, George was the history! Of note; The Pontiac Tunnel Port cylinder head project was implemented by him.
George's legacy will live on at the Pontiac Transportation Museum through his accomplishments and spirit.
My deepest condolences to the Delorean family.
To my Romanian brother, George; Dumnazau suete - God Rest your Soul Memory Eternal
Dimitrie Toth
Ted Spehar
May 21, 2022
One of the Good Guys, Extremely talented RIP
John Sanderson
May 20, 2022
I always enjoyed seeing George. He was a regular at restaurant dinners and many car events. He will be very missed.
della woods
May 20, 2022
George, you were the best RIP my friend!!!
Bill Sidwell
May 20, 2022
Goodbye George - You will be missed by many
Joann Cormendy
May 20, 2022
I first met George approximately 52 years ago when my brother (Jerry, who really admired George and his superior knowledge of cars) asked him to tune-up my car, a Chevy Malibu. He subsequently worked on a couple of Corvettes I had after the Malibu. When I drove my cars after his tune-ups, they just purred. You always knew they were in the best of hands. My brother died in 1996 and he looked up to George so much, I'm hoping he got the chance to welcome George home. God Bless you, George. You've earned your eternal rest.
Eric M Schiffer
May 20, 2022
My sincere condolences. I have known George since buying my Bobcat kit from him in 1970 at his shop on Hilton. Periodically I'd send friends to have their Pontiac's worked on by George at his shop in Troy. Through the years I would see George when I attended the Thursday night gatherings. In the more resent years I'd go to the Woodward Warehouse on Saturday's. He will be greatly missed.
Ted “Bud” Keatinf
May 19, 2022
You created a wealth of great memories while at Dart and supported the true entrepreneurial spirit with each of us. Your presence will not leave that space. I feel very appreciative to have known and worked along side you!
Michael Cimoli
May 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. George and I were friends for 55 years. I’ll miss you, my Pontiac brother. From the GTOdoctor.
Jane Foreman
May 19, 2022
My condolences Leslie!
I remember you from class at WSU!
Jimmy & Gullett
May 18, 2022
my friend and a great man
Steve Bohr
May 18, 2022
I was a huge admirer and fan of George the King of Pontiac Engines and the maestro of the L88, he was the nicest man and I have to say “He was a funny guy!” He was loved by all and will be deeply missed, my heart goes out to all his family and friends.
Larry Hensley
May 18, 2022
George, you were a hero of mine growing up. To meet and hang out with you on Saturdays is something I will never forget. Thanks for all your contributions to making the world a better place. Thanks for being George.
David Burgess
May 17, 2022
Had a chance to first meet George at the Woodward Warehose. It was his favorite hangout the last few years. He had a lot of knowledge about what made a car go fast especially Pontiacs. He had worked on my 68 Jim Wangers Firebird many years ago and was able to share some valuable knowledge with me on the car.
I will miss seeing him at the Warehouse.
Jim Cannerf
May 17, 2022
George was kind and gentle guy. I sincerely enjoyed being around him for the years I had my office at the Woodward Warehouse.
He was a fierce competitor on the pool table, we enjoyed many games.
He really did enjoy the crew for their Saturday coffee and story sessions. He got me right in, introduced me to the guys, and made me feel welcome.
When I moved to Florida, I did miss the guy. I’m sorry that I did not get back in time to tell him in person and say good-bye.
Fred Hinkle
May 17, 2022
Any man interested in the world of automotive performance field,gets my attention, RIP my friend.
Mike DeHate
May 17, 2022
George was a good friend and person.I enjoyed many a breakfast with George and John Snowberger and trips to Indy for the old car shows. R.I.P. my friend, You will be missed. Mike DeHate
Marilyn Maust
May 17, 2022
Dear Leslie an Stephen, my heartfelt sympathy to you both for the loss of your Father George. The old Detroit neighborhood will be a quieter place now as the sounds of his souped up engines fade forever more. He was one of my special friends going way back to the fabulous 50's. Sleep well old friend. X0
Dennis Foster
May 17, 2022
Great man talked to him a lot did see him at the shop a lot always ready to talk and help all may he RIP and bet he will be building motors in heaven godspeed my friend heaven just got much better
john snowberger
May 17, 2022
George has been one of my closest friends for many years. His knowledge, workmanship, and mechanical ability was top notch. we shared pretty much the same spiritual ideas, so I'm sure we will meet again one day, but I'd like to put it off as long as possible George!
David Lyall
May 17, 2022
George, You were a One-of-a-kind special person. Your talent and your ingenuity were only exceeded by your great personality and willingness to give of yourself. So, until that fateful day when that mighty trumpet sounds, and we all gather at God's Golden Shore.......... Godspeed George. Dave Lyall
william swain
May 16, 2022
A privilege to have met you good sir. We will meet again. Love, Bill S.
Angelo Vigil
May 16, 2022
Rest easy my friend, thank you for showing me that just about anything is possible with some ingenuity!! Best fabricator I have ever known, and a great human being.
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