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George Logan Obituary
AGE: 87 • North Brunswick
George E. Logan, Jr. died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 87.
Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Highland Park and Monmouth Junction before moving to North Brunswick 67 years ago. He started George Logan Towing, Inc. along Route 130 in North Brunswick in 1950 with a wooden box of tools and one wrecker with a hand crank winch. Today George Logan Towing is a well known member of emergency services throughout the State of New Jersey.
Mr. Logan was a volunteer fireman with North Brunswick Fire Company #2 for several years in the 1950's He had numerous life memberships in area volunteer fire companies and first aid squads and is an honorary fire chief to many departments throughout Middlesex County. He was a true friend and always present help to many local police departments and the New Jersey State Police. He is a PBA Silver Life Card Member.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Marie (Groben) Logan, Sr.; and his sister Gloria Warger. Surviving are his wife of 67 years Rosemarie (Billings) Logan; three sons who have followed their father into the family business - George E. Logan, III and his wife Rosanna, Ronald F. Logan, Sr. and his wife Beth, and Richard Logan, Sr. and his wife Kelley, all of North Brunswick; twin daughters - Lori Logan of East Brunswick and Lynn Kelly of Monroe Township; his sister Marie Schaeffer of Tinton Falls; his brother Lawrence D. Logan of Dayton; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, 1740 US Route 130 North in North Brunswick. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Brunswick. Arrangements are under the direction of Selover Funeral Home, North Brunswick.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Logan
Sponsored by Gleason Funeral Home of North Brunswick (Formerly Selover).
Carolee Kuhlthau Logan
June 3, 2017
Dear Bootie and family, I am so saddened to hear of George's passing, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We lost a great one. Love
kasey lenning
May 31, 2017
Mrs. Logan, George, Richie and Ronnie. I am saddened to hear about your DAD. He always went out of his way to make you feel welcome,whether it was an investigation, or just stopping by the shop. I am glad to have met him and I will hold my memories of him close, he was a special man. God bless him.
Kelly Katko
May 31, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of George Logan. Sending love to everyone during this difficult time. <3 Kelly Katko
Thomas Finn
May 30, 2017
Revered by law enforcement for his commitment to traffic safety, the men and women in blue, and those who served in the fire and EMS services. George Logan was the gold standard for towing and rescue operations. I was honored to have known him and proud to call him my friend. Rest In peace George.
Thomas W. Finn, Director of Public Safety (Ret.)
East Brunswick Township PD
Martin Horvath
May 30, 2017
For all that you did for us, Thank you!
Our prayers and condolences to the Logan Family.
Rest In Peace.!
Chief Martin Horvath (Retired)
Jamesburg PD
Christine Estrada
May 30, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Mr. Logan. He was a wonderful character!
May 30, 2017
So sorry to learn of the passing of George. Lots of memories of Logan's towing. Joe and Robin Pagano
Erin Toye
May 29, 2017
George was a loving father and husband and will be greatly missed. His love for life and pride he had for his business and family made him a true example of a man who truly achieved the American Dream. God Bless.
May 28, 2017
So sorry to hear of George passing away. Our deepest sympathy to the Logan Family. May he rest in peace.
Paul & Marcie Martineau
Spring Hill, Fl.
May 27, 2017
We are very saddened to hear that George passed away. He was a happy, generous, loving family man. Always joking with everyone. Our prayers to the Logan family. George and Rose Valdes
Fran Marra
May 26, 2017
I was saddened to hear of the passing of George. I've known George and his family for many years and always respected him and how he ran his business. He was a giant of a man and earned the respect of all who knew him. I know his family will miss him deeply.
Fran Marra
Monroe Township
Fred's Towing
May 26, 2017
We send our prayers and condolences to the Logan family. Rest in Peace Mr.Logan
Joan & Jack Hobschaidt
May 26, 2017
We send our prayers and condolences to the Logan family. Rest in Peace George.
Joan & Jack Hobschaidt
Tom Michael
May 26, 2017
Sorry for your loss and sending prayers to all. Tom Michael
May 26, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. I remember him from the '60s when he was building his business. He built and empire and the respect of many. RIP George.
Judi Hibbitts Wagner
Michael Hegedus
May 26, 2017
My condolence the Logan Family.
Frank yager
May 26, 2017
George Ronnie and Richie sorry to hear about your father's passing may he rest in peace.
Andre & Rosemarie Mento
May 26, 2017
Dear Rosemarie & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies On George's passing. Our families have known each other for over 60 years. He was always a good friend and neighbor.
Susan Bucanis
May 26, 2017
About 5 years ago my todaughter was an met on her way to the yearly dinner in New Brunswick when she got a flat tire Mr Logan sent out a truck no charge to change the tire. He was a great man. May he Rest In Peace. Thank u Mr Logan for the great guy you were
Ken & Julie Hulick
May 25, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Booty, and the entire Logan family. He was certainly a man of character and a huge heart. He will truly be missed by many. May he rest peacefully now in the arms of the angels.
Paul Migut
May 25, 2017
Our deepest sympathy at his difficult time.
Always a pleasure working with your family business when I summoned your company when I was with NJ Turnpike.
May you Rest In Peace, Brother.
Paul Migut
Ex-Chief, South River Fire Dept.
NJTPA, retired
joanne sisko
May 25, 2017
to the logan family,
I am deeply saddened for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather I was honored to have gotten to know him his wife sons daughters may he enjoy his eternal reward.
May 25, 2017
Condolences to the Logan family, I am deeply saddened for your loss. My Tears are flowing for a friend, a great man. God rest his soul in peace!
Bill Bolebruch & Family
Serinese Family
May 25, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Logan family. May George rest in peace.
Rich & Mary Mattei
May 25, 2017
With sincere sympathy to the Logan family.
Nick Puleio
May 25, 2017
We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Logan family for the loss of George, Jr.
-With respect, Puleio's Service Center
Van & Dee Applegate
May 25, 2017
Very sorry to hear of the loss of my good friend George , our thoughts and prayers are with Rose and the family at this very difficult time. Rest in peace my friend. Van and Dee Applegate
May 25, 2017
Our condolences to the Logan family...
Wells Fargo Bank Staff
396 Renaissance Blvd.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
May 25, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love, Donna & Steve Lins
The Neder Family
May 24, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Logan Family.
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