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George Steele Obituary

George Steele

George Steele, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with his loving family after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 42 years, Rosa Steele; his son Christopher John Steele and his girlfriend Bianna Granin; his daughter, Christina Marie Scerbo and her husband Ernest Scerbo and two grandchildren Vanessa Rose Scerbo, 9 and Adrienna Marie Scerbo, 6 along with many family and friends whom he loved and cherished.

Born and raised in Jerusalem, George came to the US in 1957 with a mission for success. He worked tirelessly as an entrepreneur until the onset of his illness. He had offices in the Empire State Building before he relocated his business to New Jersey where he established Bar-Maid Corporation, which his beloved daughter and son-in-law will continue to make prosperous in his legacy.

A wake will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at The Armenian Presbyterian Church located at 140 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 from 5-8 pm. The funeral will be at The Armenian Presbyterian Church in Paramus, NJ on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11 am. The cremation to follow will be private.

At George's request, donations can be made to the Armenian Missionary Association of America at 31 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 in lieu of flowers.

Thank you to all of our family and friends for your support and love during this difficult time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record/Herald News on Jun. 14, 2017.

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Ananka Dixon-Phanor

January 7, 2021

George came across my mind many times over the years. He was a wonderful person. I worked for him for about 10 years. So Sorry to hear this. RIP

Christina Scerbo

June 16, 2017

Dad, You will be missed dearly. What a beautiful angel you are now. I love you more than words can ever explain. Your Loving Daughter, Christina

Mary Tagariello

June 14, 2017

Rosie, Tina, Chris ... and family .... So sorry to hear about George's passing yesterday. I'm glad I was able to see him during my brief visit with you in April. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donna Aghan and Emil Musallam

June 14, 2017

To dear Rosie, Tina, Chris and family, We are sending you our love and deepest sympathy for the loss of our dear friend George who will always be in our hearts. We had wonderful memories together, ones that we will never forget. Rest in peace George, Love, Donna and Emil

Christina Scerbo

June 14, 2017

I love you always and forever dad! You are at peace now, just what you deserved. Until I see you again...Your Loving Daughter, Christina

Teresa Steele

June 14, 2017

To George's Family and Friends:
I was sorry to read of George's passing. You, no doubt have many memories to treasure. Please allow the God of All Comfort to comfort you as you comfort others.

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The Armenian Presbyterian Church

140 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ

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