George F. Kintz

George F. Kintz, age 71 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on July 30 with the support of family members by his side.
George is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Marsha (Whitman) Kintz. He was the son of the late Mary (O'Malley) Kintz of Dorchester, who adopted him at birth. Later in life, George was able to connect with members of his birth family, including his birth mother, the late Eleanor Butler.
Father of Brian Kintz and his wife Karen of Weymouth, Michael Kintz of Weymouth and his former wife Monica of Dighton, and Robert Kintz and his wife Laura of Weymouth. Stepfather of Kevin Bickmore and his wife Sharon of Burke, VA, Julie Castle and her husband John of Burke, VA, and the late Brian Bickmore. Brother of Janet Lund and her husband Fred of Winter Haven, FL, Lynda Bradley and her husband Mike of Taunton, Stephen Butler of Taunton, and the late Robert Butler. He was a proud "Papa" to grandchildren Brendan, Maya, Emily, Myles, and Lydia Kintz, Paige and Addison Bickmore, Alexandra and Jason Castle, and Courtney Place. Former husband to Anne Kintz of Weymouth. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members.
George was very proud of his Dorchester roots, growing up in the St. William's parish. He attended Boston Latin High School and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston. After briefly teaching music, he spent years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Abington.
George was a gifted trumpet player throughout his life, beginning in the St. William's band and flourishing as a "giant" in the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps. He was a longtime member of the Crusaders Senior Corps as well and loved to entertain crowds with his musical talents. Some of his most cherished memories came from the times he spent with his "drum corps buddies," friends he would keep close relationships with throughout his life.
He enjoyed telling stories from his past and loved to make people laugh. If he was telling you an old Dorchester or Drum Corps story, that's how you knew he liked you, and he told many.
He was an avid sports fan who loved to cheer on the local Boston sports teams, but his favorite teams were the ones his grandchildren played on. "Papa" enjoyed attending their activities regularly, everything from baseball and basketball, to gymnastics and dance.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 10 from 4-7pm at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home, located at 373 Court St. in Plymouth. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 11 at 11am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 126 South Meadow Rd, also in Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to: Boston Crusaders, PO Box 51391, Boston, MA 02205 or visit bostoncrusaders.org/donate.