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George Smisko Obituary
AGE: 73 • Perth Amboy
George R. Smisko, 73, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy with his family by his side.
George was a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Purple Heart three times and a Bronze Star during his three tours of duty.
George was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, a trustee of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, a member of the St. John's Social Club, he participated in the Soup Kitchen and was a volunteer with the Piroghi sales.
He is preceeded in death by his loving parents Andrew & Anna ( nee Totin ); dear brother of Metropolitan Nicholas "Richard" Smisko, who passed away in 2011.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years Rose Marie ( nee Fenenic ); beloved father of Rose Ann Smisko; loving brother of Michael and his wife Mary Ann Smisko, his brother-in-law Peter Jr. and his wife Lorraine Fenenic; adored uncle of Melissa Smisko ~ Holmes and her husband Barry Holmes, Jackie Dowling, Cassie and Andrea Fenenic; adored great ~ uncle of Hudson, Thea, Christopher and Alexis.
We begin to leave on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 9:15 am from Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay Street, Perth Amboy for a Divine Liturgy at 10 am at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visiting is on Wednesday from 2 ~ 4 & 7 ~ 9 pm with a Parastas Service at 7:30 pm. Donations in the memory of George can be made to St. John's the Baptist Orthodox Church's Restoration Fund or to Christ the Savior Seminary.
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andy book
February 18, 2017
we were friends and neighbors for a lifetime. I will always remember Annie, Andy, Richie, Mike, & Georgie.(I'm the last of the Books from across the street).As Richie would have said,"Hospodi pomiluj nas"..no one has a contract with God..
Dorothy Santaniello
February 15, 2017
I remember George's smiling face when he would come to Mawbey St. School on his wife's paydays. He would stop in the teacher's room at lunchtime to say hello to everyone. I'm sure he was a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed. May God embrace you and your family.
February 9, 2017
Dearest Rosemarie , Rose Ann, Mike and Mary Ann, Our deepest sympathy at this time of such tremendous loss. George was a kind and loving man and he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lynne and Walter
Dennis Druzsba
February 9, 2017
Mike, so sorry to hear about your brother. Just found out that the wake was yesterday. otherwise Marian & I would have come to personally convey out sympathies. God Bless You and your family.
Joe & Mary Szczecina
February 8, 2017
To Rose Marie & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace.
February 8, 2017
Mike: You know we, who know you, share your sorrow. Although I never met your brother, I consider him an Army vet of the war in Vietnam a brother also, and share the pride you have to feel in him. R.I.P. Brother.
S. B.
February 7, 2017
To the Smisko Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear one. May the " God of all comfort " be with you and fill your hearts with wonderful memories of George to cherish.
February 6, 2017
George was always kind to me. He frequently asked about my mother's well-being, this meant a lot to me. I will miss him Deb Gandy
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