George Vogt Jr.

George F. Vogt, Jr., age 80, of Irondequoit, NY, passed away on December 23, 2023. George was blessed to have many roles in his lifetime as a son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
During his long work career, George managed two apartment complexes, owned his own Mobil Gas Station on Monroe Avenue, and worked for Gleason Works, Realty Performance Group and retired from the Rochester Housing Authority. He also served as a volunteer fireman for 15 years in Farmington and with the Lake Shore Fire District. George had a lifelong passion for motorcycles, both on and off road. He rode enduros and flat track earning local accolades and enough points to become #3 in Western New York. In his later years he participated in several charity rides on his favorite Harley Davidson. George was also an avid boater and enjoyed having his boat in both Alex Bay and Sodus. He was a forever fan of Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR and fulfilled his dream of driving a stock car on several tracks.
George was predeceased by his parents, George and Octavia Vogt. He is survived by his wife, Pam, son James (Juli) Vogt, daughter Susan (Donny) Allen, stepchildren Brian Kroll and Christine Martin, grandchildren Caylee, Abby, Audrey and Chloe, great grandchildren Makenzie, Leo and Jackson, sisters Nancy Herbst, Judy Chambers and Barb (Tom) Tydings, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews and his beloved Yorkie Mia who was his faithful companion.
Calling hours at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after at Nick's Seabreeze Inn, 4581 Culver Road, Rochester, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in George's name to: Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center,
2652 Ridgeway Avenue
Rochester, NY 14626
-or to – Shriners Hospitals for Children- Erie
Development Department
1645 W 8th Street Erie, PA 16505-5007
**Designate either Wheelchair Fund or Pops Fund.