George A. Park Jr. CANANDAIGUA - George A. Park Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 2, 2015, with his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Rosemary (Cutri) Park, by his side. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Along with his wife, he is survived by three children, Robert (Gloribel) Park, Michael (Laurie) Park and Linda (Efrain) Alcorta; seven grandchildren, Victoria, Robert, Christopher, Kathleen, Annabelle, Cruz and Olivia; brother, James W. (Carolyn) Park; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his precious angel daughter, Licia Park, in 1984. George was born in Canandaigua and was the son of George A. Park Sr. and Ruth (Carey) Park. He was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy, class of 1963. George was a graduate of the University of Rochester, class of 1967, where he was a member of the Navy ROTC program, Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and captain of the University's basketball team (Team of the Decade.) George began his newspaper career with the Gannett company. He was the assistant publisher of the Daily Messenger from 1980 to 1988 and was the publisher of the Finger Lakes Times from 1988 to 1998. He finished his career as a director for the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, retiring in 2007. An accomplished athlete throughout his life, George bowled several 300 games and 800 series and was inducted into the Canandaigua Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He excelled at and loved the game of golf and was a member of the Canandaigua, Geneva, Clifton Springs and CenterPointe country clubs. George was a member of St. Mary's Church, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Elks Club and Rotary Club, all in Canandaigua. He was a past president of the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce and a board member for the Catholic Courier newspaper and the Granger Homestead. George served as an alderman-at-large for the city of Canandaigua from 1976 to 1979. His memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or CURE Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Mar. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for George Park

28 Entries

March 11, 2015

Rosemary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and strength.
Rosemary Dawson Fry

March 11, 2015

Rosemary and Family
Sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a great athlete and a great person. A big loss to our community. Without question with all his accomplishments he was a most unassuming person.
Bob Calman

Cheryl Hall

March 10, 2015

Rosemary, My sincere condolences go out to you and your family with your great loss of George.
Cheryl Wirsing Hall

phil andrews

March 9, 2015

Rosemary, i was very sad to hear of George's passing. I have many fond memories of our times playing basketball, baseball and of George helping me pick out my first set of golf clubs.
My thoughts and sincere sympathies are with you and your family.

linda newlander

March 9, 2015

Rosemary I was saddened to hear of George's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 7, 2015

Rosemary and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss George and his smile. We never knew him to be anything but one of the best. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday.
Ron & Pat Smith
Morrisville, NC

Richard Maina

March 7, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to Rosemary & family. George and I played in sports,at the YMCA and high school. He was a great guy. (From cousin Rich)

Steve Uebbing

March 7, 2015

I am just learning about George's passing. What a loss to his family and the community! His wit and wisdom, love for family, sense of decency are all remarkable. George especially loved newspapers and their power to shape our democracy.
A great UofR graduate with a beautiful family. I will miss you George.

March 7, 2015

Rosemary and family,
We are sorry to hear of George's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank and Esther Kerwin

DAVE & JUDY MONAHAN

March 6, 2015

Fond memories of a fine, and fun fellow.

Our condolences to George's family.

Dennis Brewer

March 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about George. He was a wonderful individual. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John R Jones

March 5, 2015

Sincerest condolences to the Park family.
George was a joy to golf with, and will be sorely missed.

Barbara Hall

March 5, 2015

Rosemary I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family are remembered in our daily prayers. May you find peace.

Roger Lyman

March 5, 2015

Dearest Park family, We were so saddened to hear of George's death. What wonderful memories we have of him. Rosemary, we are in SC and will call you after we get home on the 18th. Meanwhile, know that you and your family are so in our thoughts as we reflect on this wonderful person and a life well lived.Fondly and with love, Lou and Roger

Pete Brothers

March 4, 2015

Having graduated with Mike, I had privilege to meet George a long time ago - really nice guy. Thoughts and prayers are with you as it is tough to loose a loved one.

March 4, 2015

Michael Laurie and Family- Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this time. Eileen Rose (McMahon)

Travis & Kim Rhodes

March 4, 2015

Heartfelt condolences to your family.

March 4, 2015

Heartfelt condolences to your family.
Travis and Kim Rhodes

Jack & Judi Potter

March 4, 2015

Rosemary, Our thoughts are with you. Judi & I have many fond memories of you and George during our time at UR. George touched many people during his life and I know they will all miss him.

Cindy Wallace

March 4, 2015

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Kahlil Gibran

yup, that's George...delightful. RIP sweet man...Rosemary, Linda, Mike and Rob..you are all in my thoughts and prayers. How he loved you all!

March 4, 2015

Trust in God with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. (Prov. 3:5)

March 4, 2015

Rosemary and family, and Jim, so sorry for your loss. The old "Butt End " will never be the same.

Ron Stiggins

March 4, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mr. Park's passing. I remember him fondly. May God's peace be with all of you at this time.
Michael Lacognato - South Bend, Indiana

Daniel Muscato

March 4, 2015

Dan and I moved to GA back in April but want to send our condolences to the Park family. We are so sorry and wish we could be there with you all. God /bless you all.

STEVE COBB

March 4, 2015

So sorry to hear about this. Friend from high school & admired by so many. Treated everyone like they were special & will be greatly missed.

Sally Cascini

March 4, 2015

My deepest sympathies for the family of George. He was a fighter and such a fun loving person. He will be missed by many, many people. George is now one of God's angels and God has chosen very special people this year for this duty . Rest assured he will be watching over everyone and making sure they are ok.

Rick & Carol Chiavaroli

March 4, 2015

It was a privilege knowing you. Our deepest sympathy to your wife and family.

Mark Pulli

March 4, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Rosemary and the Park family. George was a good friend and gentleman on and off the golf course. I will miss his friendship and up beat out look on life.

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