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George Brockway Obituary

BROCKWAY, George D.

Age 51, of Pine Valley, NY, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his home. George was born on November 21, 1960 in Elmira, son of Franklin and Ann (Peters) Brockway. George was a self-employed contractor for many years in the Elmira area. He was a hard worker and had a heart of gold. He loved his children and family very much. He will be missed dearly. George is survived by his wife, Denise Brockway; daughter, Fancy Brockway; sons, Franklin and George Jr. Brockway; mother, Ann Harkness; step father, David Harkness; sisters, Tina Brockway Hoose and Joanne Harkness; brothers, Frank (Bonnie) Brockway, Daniel Brockway and Rex Peters; step brother, Kenny Harkness; nieces, Tara Hoose, Gypsy Early, Charlie Peters, Virginia Peters, Susan Brockway and Shelby Poarch; nephews, Rockie Hoose Bobby Hoose, Blaze Brockway, Jesse James Early and Robbie (Michelle) Pettitt; aunt, Ruth and uncle Dan and several aunts and uncles; 6 great nieces and 4 great nephews and lots of cousins. George is predeceased by his daughter, Annie; father, Franklin; sisters, Tammy Peters and Susan Brockway; grandparents, Rex and Celia Peters and Kenneth and Virginia Brockway. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, May 11, 2012 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Published by Star-Gazette on May 10, 2012.

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Carl and Debbie Tanner

May 16, 2012

It's been several years since we've seen Georgie. He was a sweetheart. It breaks our hearts. Truly!! He will be missed. Our hearts go out to his family. Its never easy to lose someone you you love. you will have your memories.God bless!

Mary Randall

May 16, 2012

RIP Uncle George Brockway..We alll miss you and you were One of a kind that you would of gaven anybody your shirt off your back..ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN>I miss and love you lots..

Mary Randall

May 16, 2012

Uncle George,
I am writing to tell you that you will always be in my heart and soul.There is no one down here on earth that will ever be like you.You were the number one of a kind,You are our Angel now watching over all of us.You gave everybody the shirt off your back and cant believe your gone,Always remeber that we all miss and love you sooo very much!!! R.I.P Uncle George Brockway

May 15, 2012

Love you daddy so much<3

tina brockway hoose

May 15, 2012

Love you George

George we are all going to miss you and your smile and the fun times we all had with you, you were not just are uncle or cousin you were are friend

from the peters and shaffers peters/shaffer

May 14, 2012

Fancy Brockway

May 12, 2012

Dad I love you so much yesterday made it real that your gone I miss you so much I'd give up the world to hug you and feel them strong arms around me dad I don't know what I'm going to do without hearing them smart words coming out of your mouth dad god took you the greatest gift now he's return you to heaven with the angels daddy I know your looking down i love you so much R.I.P dad 5/5/12 my heart is broken I wish we could talk I know your watching dad I love you untill then see you in heaven <3 love your one and only babygirl your only daughter love you dad so much

May 11, 2012

George's big smile and friendly wave will be missed by his neighbors who looked
forward to his always welcome greeting
each day.Our prayers and sympathy and sorrow
are for everyone of your close and loving family.
Marie and Charlie Smith (Pine Valley, NY)

Gypsy Earley

May 10, 2012

i love and miss you Uncle George you were the best
RIP
Love your niece Gypsy <3

Roxanne Barnhart

May 10, 2012

You were on of a kind George.There will never be another like you.You helped so many people and asked no questions.You will be missed by all.We love you George

Rockie N Bubba Hoose

May 10, 2012

You were a awesome uncle and we will love and miss you forever. ~R.I.P~
Love Always,
Rockie & Bubba

tina brockway (hoose)

May 10, 2012

George you have always been a great brother through thick and thin. I will love and miss you dearly you will always remain in my heart for as long as I shall live. Im not saying bye Ill see and talk to you again someday. Love You & Miss You
~R.I.P~

Love Always,
Your Loving Sister Tina

Tara Hoose

May 10, 2012

On saturday you heart stopped beating tomorrow your hard working hands will be layed to rest and for the rest of our lifes we have to go on known that god took you to prove to us he only takes the best!!!!! To my uncle george...... We Love & Miss You So Very Much
* R.I.P *
Love Always, Me,Jason,& Your two wonderful (great) nephews!!!!

sue squires

May 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

shiela stahle

May 10, 2012

To Tina, i dont know if you remember me but back in the late 70s and early 80s i lived in the heights on lynwood ave and you came and stayed with me for a bit..i want to send my prayers for your loss of your Brother.. i know how it feels cause i lost my Brother Jimbo 3 yrs ago. so my heart goes out to you and your Family...!!

The peters family...

rex and joannie peters

May 10, 2012

We are going to miss you so much, this is a big shock to every one. there are alot of people who loved you and are mourn over all this. we know you are surrounded with all your loved ones up there. R.I.P you'll be missed. love Rex,Joannie,Michelle,Jimmy and Cookie...

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