George J. Osipov

George J. Osipov
BARRE - George J Osipov, of Glazier Rd., formerly of Holden died at home on Friday, March 8, 2013 after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his wife Judy in 2006. George was born in Russia and came to the USA with his family as refugees after surviving a concentration camp in Berlin during WWII. He attended New Brunswick High School and Rutgers University before transferring to Indiana Institute of Technology, graduating as an Electrical Engineer. He belonged to the Air Force ROTC and the fencing team. George was a pioneer in the computer industry, developing high-voltage power supplies for Honeywell and IBM. He went on to direct data processing/computer systems for Morgan Construction, Litwin of Paris and HP Hood. He was a computer science professor at Clark University. George, with his family, started GVC Electric Motor Company and owned Med-Equip of Holden and Burlington, Vermont. George worked as a night counselor at Stetson School in Barre for the last 20 years. He was a member of Holden Hills CC, Worcester CC, St Nom La Breteche CC, Dunroamin Golf Course and the Ancient & Honorable Artillery. He enjoyed golfing and gardening. George was a unique, nurturing and supportive man that treated everyone he met as an equal. George leaves his son Robert Osipov and his wife Cheryl of Reston, Virginia and their sons Gregory and Nicholas; his daughter Theresa Osipov of Acworth, Georgia and her son Benjamin Trew; his daughter Debby Osipov of Holden and her daughter Emily Westerback. He also leaves his brother Walter Osipov of Barre and his two sons Greg and Jim. Following Russian tradition, a casual gathering will be held to offer respects to the family on Saturday March 16 from 1-3 at George's favorite restaurant; Yummy Garden, 57 South Main Street, Barre. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre is directing arrangements. Please visit:
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