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GEORGE GETTY Obituary
Of Forest Hills, age 85, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Marlene P. (Downey) Getty for 57 years. Loving father of Chris (Barb) Getty, Tim (Denise) Getty and Lorri (Dwayne) Leviere; treasured grandfather of Tanya (William) Thomas, Shawn (Abby Dodson) Getty, Danielle Getty, Sofia Getty and Cameron J. Leviere; proud great-grandfather of Christopher and Theodore Thomas. George was the last surviving of seven siblings from the Benjamin and Anna Getty Family of Hazelwood. George was a Korean War Army veteran. After his military service, George attended the University of Pittsburgh on the G.I. Bill while working full-time at USSteel, Homestead Works. After earning his Bachelor's Degree he was hired by Arthur Young accounting firm. George passed his CPA exam and became hired by PPG. While with PPG, George attended Duquesne University's Law School at night and, at age 38, he graduated and passed the bar exam. He retired from PPG but continued his private law practice for a few more years. In retirement, George delighted in fishing at Pymatuning and Canada. He also enjoyed playing golf and traveling. However, most of all, he loved to be with his family. Friends are welcome on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. George's funeral service will be on Wednesday at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. George will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 8140 Ardmore Blvd., Pgh., PA 15221 or the Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 or www.dav.org.
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Wendy Henderson Cullen
October 4, 2019
So sorry for the loss of Uncle George to all of the members of the George Getty family. He was always so funny and cared about others. We were all lucky as cousins to enjoy our aunts and uncles at the annual family picnics at South Park. He and Aunt Maw-ween always made an effort to come out to Butler County to visit with us. He will be missed.
I hope all the special memories will help family and friends with his loss.
Jody Shapiro
October 2, 2019
Sending Tim and Lorri and the entire Getty family heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved father. May his memory always be a blessing.
Dave Henderson
October 1, 2019
Each one of Ben and Annie's children were a force to be reckoned with. All my life, I have been in awe of the lives lived by those seven siblings, the families they raised and the successes they had through grit, hard work and a demanding competitive spirit.
Uncle George fit right in. He and Aunt Marlene knew the names and most of the doings of all the nieces and nephews. My son Jack was married in Springfield, IL. I was shocked and delighted when I walked into the rehearsal dinner and George and Marlene were there full of Getty stories and remembrances. It was special for Nancy and me. Our condolences to the entire Getty clan. He will be missed by all of us.
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Linda Williams
October 1, 2019
I worked for George at PPG in the Tax Dept. for many years. The things I remember about George is how much he loved the practice of law. He would always take time to explain to the people who worked for him tax law. I learned a lot from George, and will never forget how much fun he was. I can hear him laugh as I am writing this. Here is is a little poem just for him.
George Getty
Rest In Peace George your work here is done
One thing we can say you had a hell of a run
Your love of the law was in your heart
Oh my God we're you intelligent and smart
God bless your family they meant the world to you
They will miss you so much they won't know what to do
Now you are with sweet Marlene
You no longer do you have to dream
To be together until eternity
Respectfully
Bruce Henderson
September 30, 2019
Perhaps my earliest memory of Uncle George is playing football with brother David, Uncle George and Uncle Tom (who George almost always called "T") in front of Baldwin Court. Uncle George tried to hold down Uncle Tom, whose enthusiasm tended to get away. I also remember the wonderful expressions of love George, like all the Getty children, had for his father, Benjo. Uncle George was a wonderful guy and I know he will be missed. He and Aunt Marlene were great models. Love to all the cousins.
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