George Martin Ungar

UNGAR, GEORGE MARTIN; age 81; was born April 21, 1931 to Anton and Rose Ungar in Lincoln Park, Michigan. George passed unexpectedly on September 11, 2012 in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by his ex-wife, Gertrude Ungar, Father to Neal Ungar (Cindy), Marie Swihart (Timothy), Dorene Trusk (Joseph), and Jean Ungar. Brother to Frank Ungar and Bill Ungar. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his brother Tony Ungar. George was well known in the city of Lincoln Park, Michigan. A self-employed builder/contractor for many years, Mr. Ungar built many homes in the Downriver area and the Greater Detroit area. He moved to Sturgis, Michigan in 1969 and then on to Lakeland, Florida in 2000 to be near his son, Neal. George was very active, enjoyed hunting, bowling and played baseball in the early years of his life. He was a member of Knights of Columbus for many years, including a term as Grand Knight of Sturgis, Michigan Council #2508. George enjoyed bingo, flea markets, garage sales and was an avid collector of antiquities and collectables. George leaves behind four grandchildren, Nicholas Martin Ungar, Teresa Rose Ungar, Michael Anton Ungar, Christopher Henry Trusk, and one great grandchild, Jacob Martin Ungar. George also leaves behind extended family and friends that he always talked about throughout his life. A memorial service and celebration of his life is planned on October 6th, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Lincoln Park, Michigan. A luncheon will follow at the Robert H. Jones Knights of Columbus in Lincoln Park, Michigan.