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1948

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2022

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Hanley Funeral Home, Inc. - Staten Island

60 New Dorp Ln

Staten Island, New York

George Jorgensen Obituary

A gentle giant, George Jorgensen Jr. went home to be with the Lord on February 10th. George was born in Brooklyn on August 6, 1948. He moved to Staten Island and met his wife, Ruth Ellen Wayson when they were young. He was a member of New Dorp Baptist Church for over 60 years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and upon return began a 39-year career with Verizon. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 53 years, and their three sons, George (Jeanette), Michael (Su), Jason (Kim), and his nieces Dawn Martin and Joanne Pennix, and grandchildren Faith, Kyle, Solange, Skylar, Ryan, and Mia Jorgensen, Jerrika Martin, and Seth Pennix. His siblings are Sharon, Ronald Jorgensen (Isabel) and Lori Gensecke (predeceased) (Joachim), and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is on Tuesday at Hanley Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial donation to New Dorp Christian Academy can be made in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2022.

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Arnold w Flannery jr

October 4, 2025

OML. My dearest friend I never knew somehow the yrs went by so fast I will forever miss you seems like yesterday we were young and in the army together. All I can say is to my wonderful friend Ruth I´m so sorry I never knew I truly wish I was there Well my friend George all I can say is " where we going ". As the great Cosby would say

Carol (Zonfa) Scalise & Joan Zonfa

February 17, 2022

Fond memories of your from New Dorp Baptist Church .
A Big, & funny guy. You always made me laugh! Dedicated church goer, and family man.
My condolences to Ruth Ellen & their sons.

Kevin Brown

February 16, 2022

hey Big George I'm going to miss the great conversations we had whenever we ran into each other over a cold one, but most of all I'll miss you because you were a good man with a giant heart... I love you and miss you brother Kevin

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Hanley Funeral Home, Inc. - Staten Island

60 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306

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60 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306

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