George A. Godfrey

George A. Godfrey obituary

George A. Godfrey

George Godfrey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kloecker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Erie (a.k.a. Francis V. Kloecker on Sep. 18, 2025.

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George A. Godfrey, age 78, of Rochester,NY., passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Erie, PA. He was born on April 28, 1947 in Rochester, NY., a son of the late Marvin and Pasqualina Cristillo.

George graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he earned his bachelors degree in Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1973. Over the years, he held various positions before eventually retiring from Bausch & Lomb. George was a deeply spiritual person who had a passion for astrology and enjoyed collecting crystals and gemstones. He especially cherished spending time with his grandchildren, who brought him immense joy.

George was preceded in death by his sister Joanne and his parents Pasqualina and Marvin.

He is survived by his sons, Gregory and Daniel (Rheanne) and his 4 grand children, Louis, Dominic, Jolene and Benjamin.

The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the private arrangements. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in lieu of flowers.

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