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George Bates Obituary
George N., 65 formerly of Paramus died August 31, 2011 at Emerson Health Care Center, Emerson. Son of the late Edward and Jane Bates, he was predeceased by his brother, Edward Bates, Jr. He is survived by his sister, Patti Roberts and her husband Willie of Willston, VT, his brother, Rev. James Bates and his wife Sandy of Port Murray, NJ and his sister-in-law, Joan Bates of Westwood and many loving nieces and nephews. George was a graduate of Paramus High School and subsequently earned his Black Seal Fireman's License and worked for the Paramus School System for 30 years. He was active in the First Church of Christ Scientist, Westwood until its closing. In recent years he was affiliated with Parkside Community Church, Westwood. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Becker Funeral Home, www.becker-funeralhome.com 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 AM at the funeral home and the interment will follow in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkside Community Church, Westwood, NJ in his memory.
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Ken Tashian
September 16, 2011
Below is what I posted in the Paramus High School Class of 1964 website
www.phsclassof1964.com
Last month George Bates passed away. While I don't recall having seen him since leaving high school, I have often thought about what became of him. I know that he always wanted to work as a custodian at the high school and if that's what he wanted, I hope that wish came true for him.
He wasn't part of the rogue crowd I hung out with, nor was he a sports figure, and I don't recall him having ever been part of the "Goin upstate and stayin out late" crowd. Despite all that, he is one of the most memorable people I went to high school with. Oftentimes I hear names I don't recall and have to pull out my trusty Delphian to match a face with a name. Not so with George, he always was and always will be unforgettable.
Almost 50 years later, I still can't explain why I obeyed George and only entered the cafeteria when he said it was OK. He would stand at the entrance with his arm up blocking the entrance so the line didn't block people returning their dirty trays. Did you forget that...how could you?
George was a gentle giant and a good man. I'm sure he's up in heaven practicing crowd control. If he's stationed at the gate, I suspect that I will have some real trouble getting in, not that I ever thought I was headed in that direction.
Below is a link to George's obit. Check out the photo gallery. It will give you a better sense of the George some of us didn't take the time to get to know.
Phil, Anne and Sandy Gambuti late 1980's
Sandy Gambuti
September 4, 2011
I remember that as a child George's parents, my Aunt Jane and Uncle Eddie, along with my parents Anne and Phil, had dinner and played cards every Friday night. Us kids got to watch TV or play cards amongst ourselves. These are fond childhood memories and very vivid in my mind. God be with you George.
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