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George Zaits Obituary
April 17, 1930 - February 20, 2020
George passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, at the age of 89. George was born in 1930 to Russian immigrant parents Walter and Irene. He is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Gabrielle, two loving grandsons, Alexander and Nicholas Funk, and son in law Marty Funk.George attended Sacred Heart High and San Francisco City College. Worked at PG&E and CalTrans, and was a United States Airforce reservist. George took tremendous pride in his work and in helping those who worked with and for him to achieve the highest of their own potential.
He was a wonderful husband and father who loved to travel with Maria, fix things around the house, entertain with family and friends, and spend hours and hours playing with his grandsons.
Per George's request, he was celebrated privately with his family before being laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA.
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March 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Remember George well working with him for years back at Caltrans at the San Francisco Oak Street office. Great person to work with and to call a friend. May he rest in peace.
Kathy Freeman
Retired Caltrans District 4
March 5, 2020
In behalf of George's extended family here in CALTRANS District 4 - Drafting Services, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I surely remember George when I started in Drafting back in 1984 back in Oak St., San Francisco and later at 3333 California St. in San Francisco until he retired. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Francisco V. Carzon Jr.
CALTRANS - District 4
Drafting Services Manager
Brian & Terri White
March 3, 2020
Maria & Gabrielle - please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Fond memories of George and our years working together at Caltrans during our overlapping careers in Drafting Services. May he Rest In Peace.
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