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George's work ethic, dedication to excellence, compassion, and skill as a surgeon left a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of GIs in Vietnam, his patients at home, and on his colleagues. George remained grateful for the friendship and professionalism of the many doctors, nurses, administrators, and staff who worked side by side with him throughout his life. He was a pioneer, researcher, early-adapter in CT scanning and an innovator in carpal tunnel treatments.
He was a lifelong member of the Paulist Choir and the Paulist Choir Alumni Chorale, cherishing these communities as his extended family.
George was a devoted father to his children Sharon (Robert) Eichinger, Julie (Thomas) Smith, Elizabeth (Terence) Raser, Paul (Jennifer), Colin (Sarah), Kevin (Denise), and the late Jessica Lynn Bryar; former husband of Cicely, nee Hetreed; proud grandfather of Sarah, Jeffrey, Matthew, Elaine, Philip, Gregory, Joseph, Emma, Abigail, Josephine, Katherine, Phoebe, Finn, Audrey, Avery, and Torin; proud great-grandfather of seven. The family expresses deep gratitude to the wonderful friends, caregivers and companions who did so much to enhance his final years.
Visitation to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, 1039 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL 60608.
Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 am at St. Mary of Perpetual Help.
Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Jessica Bryar Legacy Fund would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home Hinsdale, (630) 323-0725 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com.
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Margaret McHale Erdelyi
August 19, 2024
My condolences to the entire Bryar family. Dr. George was my father's (James McHale) cousin. Michael McHale (George's grandfather) was my grandfather's oldest brother. May George rest in peace. (Picture is my grandparents' wedding in Chicago in 1923 with Mary McHale [Fink] in attendance.)
Margaret McHale Erdelyi
Chicago, Illinois
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