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George Gifford Obituary
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Florence (Pierrepont) Gifford, of Greentown, and the late James H. Gifford Sr. He had resided in Greentown for most of his life.
He was a 1973 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School and studied welding at Monroe County Vocational Technical School.
He was an interstate truck driver, working for H.B. Hunt, Tully Construction and, most recently, Jos. Oletto, Wilkes-Barre. He also drove for Pike County and Monroe County Transportation.
He served as a Petty Officer 2nd Class and equipment operator with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 21, Avoca. He served in Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
He was also a caregiver for his mother.
In addition to his mother, Florence, he is survived by six sisters, Sharon Gifford of Massapequa, N.Y., Kathleen Rhodes of Sarasota, Fla., Carolyn Gjoka, Eileen Vasquez and Mary Gifford-Swingle, all of Greentown, and Jamie Lukeski of Hamlin; five brothers, James Jr. and Kenneth, both of Greentown, Norman of Tobyhanna, Daniel of Lake Ariel and Robert of Scotrun; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Greene-Dreher Fire Hall, Crestmont Drive, Newfoundland, with the Rev. Robert Hanor officiating. Military honors will be given by his Naval Reserve Unit.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the Greene-Dreher Scholarship Fund for a scholarship in his memory, the Promiseland or Greene-Dreher Volunteer Fire Companies or to the Newfoundland or Promiseland Ambulance Corps.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Gifford
Sponsored by your loving mother and sisters Kathleen & Eileen.
Kathleen
July 23, 2024
We think of every day and miss you dearly!
Love You George
Maureen Bertram
July 23, 2021
Karen and Skip
My deepest sympathies for your loss
eileen gifford
December 25, 2008
well christmas is here and you are with the angels watching over us. it was a very sad and quiet day. merry christmas to you in heaven. hope you got your ice cream today. love and miss ya eileen
mary swingle
November 25, 2008
happy belated birthday george but we were thinking all day about you ,love you, and miss you! mare, marissa, tamara; ledys
EILEEN GIFFORD VASQUEZ
November 25, 2008
GEORGE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUT LATE AGAIN I AM BECAUSE I COULDN'T GET TO MY COMPUTER. I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY AND MISS YOU! I AM TAKING CARE OF MOMMIE AND STILL GOING ON OUR SAFARI THAT WE HAD TO DO TOGETHER. I HOPE YOU ARE WITH THE GOOD ANGELS. AND I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING AT HOME. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART! LOVE & MISS YA SEE YOU SOON AND GET HOME BEFORE DARK!
Kathleen
November 23, 2008
Happy Birthday to my brother George. You are greatly missed and are in my thoughts every moment every day, not a day goes by without thinking of you. I hope you are watching your favorite movies and dancing in heaven with all the angels. So very sorry you had to leave us so soon we truly do miss you and love you lots. Your memories are with me every moment of every day. I love and miss you greatly. Your loving sister Kathleen
Matt Lukeski
August 13, 2008
uncle george it will never be the same without you, we love and miss you.
Dr. Alice McCormick
August 1, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of you. He was a very special person and will be missed.
I am sorry, but I will be out of town for his service-my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
George in Iraq in 2003
Karen Gifford
August 1, 2008
Georgie,
You had the heart of an angel; caring for Mom, going to war for our freedom (numerous times) for which we are grateful. Travelling with the National Guard to help the oppressed, yet still loving to be a kid: Batman, Spiderman, and the Three stooges to name a few. Your obsession with recording every moment of life in pictures and video is amazing. I suppose what you saw in your tours at war brought a raw sense of awareness of time that we couldn't imagine and perhaps that led to your wanting to account for time. Well, Georgie, your time here was well spent and we are extremely grateful for all you have done for us and given us. You have impressed upon me just how valuable TIME is. Life is too precious to waste even a minute. You have no idea what will happen from one minute to the next minute. It should not take the loss of a love one to let you know how precious life is to you. Let the people in your life know NOW how you feel.
You stayed single and dedicated your life to God, Country, Your Unit, and taking care of Mom. You were too young in my opinion, but perhaps God needed another angel and they say only the good die young. We love you Georgie and will always miss you, Bunky.
God Speed. Semper Fidelis. Ooh-Rah.
Brother Skip & Karen Gifford
Caitlin Gifford
July 31, 2008
I miss you and love you Uncle Georgie.
Cindy (Nicholson) Romberger
July 31, 2008
I have fond memories growing up on Brink Hill with most of the Gifford family. I will always remember Georgies smile and laughter.
May your most cherished memories and the love of family and friends help you during this difficult time.
I hold you all in my thoughts and prayers.
July 30, 2008
To the family of George Gifford our thoughts and prayers are with you all may god bless and be with the family KEITH ZERBY AND FAMILY
Janet Spanudis
July 30, 2008
I only met you once at Skip and Karen's wedding but enjoyed your company and remember your smile.
Janet Spanudis and family
Siobhan Flynn
July 29, 2008
To me he will always be "Georgie" --the sweetest kid who grew up to be a great guy. My thoughts are with you all.
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