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George Upton Obituary

UPTON - George Thomas. It is with great sadness that the family of George Thomas Upton announces his passing on December 1, 2017 at the age of 80. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Joy), and his children Stephen, Michael (Patricia), Theresa (John) McDermott, Patricia Adams, and Raymond. George was predeceased by his son Kenneth (Michele). George is survived by 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, 5 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Leahy McDonald Funeral Home, 111-02 Atlantic Ave., South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 on Wednesday, December 6, @ 7-9 PM & Thursday, December 7, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:45 AM Friday, December 8 at Holy Child Jesus Church, 111-11 86th Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11418. George will be interred at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in memory of George.

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Published by Newsday from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2017.

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Jodi B

December 4, 2017

Dearest Peggy, Steven and the rest of the Upton family. I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. I always enjoyed the time I spent with your family. George introduced me to the author John Sanford... I knew he was an Avid Reader and he turned me on to the prey series because they were set in my home state of Minnesota! I will never forget his gifting of the book to me, and the kindness he showed me! He's with Kenneth now and that makes my heart happy for him, there's nothing that compares to losing a child. My prayers for Comfort are with you all! With all my love, Jodi. (Nice picture you shared also Michael)

December 3, 2017

My wonderful older brother -The PATRIARCH- has achieved his life goal and is now resting in God's loving arms.You lived a life to be proud of , especially your beautiful family.Enjoy your special time with Kenneth.I Love You George . Jeri

The Uptons pretend to golf...

Michael E Upton

December 3, 2017

That mischievous smile, that told you he was wisecracking about something...sometimes only in his head! (But you could always see the dancing in his eyes!)
Love you, Dad!

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Memorial Events
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Dec

6

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leahy McDonald Funeral Home

11102 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Dec

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Leahy McDonald Funeral Home

11102 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Dec

7

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leahy McDonald Funeral Home

11102 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Dec

8

Funeral Mass

10:45 a.m.

Holy Child Jesus Church

111-11 86th Ave., Richmond Hill, NY

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Leahy McDonald Funeral Home

11102 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

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