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George Query Obituary
Worcester - George A. Query, 57, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
He leaves his wife, Rosann (D'Allessandro) Query; two sons, Christopher and Thomas, both of Worcester; his father, Arthur G. Query of Worcester; and three grandsons, Tyler, Dominic and Tyler. He also leaves his sister, Andrea Caplan (wife of Ira) of Worcester; two brothers, Joseph Query of Danbury, CT and Thomas Query of Worcester; and many "favorite" nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary (Hannan) Query in 2007.
He was born in Worcester and graduated from Burncoat High School, where he was very active in the horticultural program. George worked at Holy Cross College for 37 years and was foreperson of the grounds overseeing the greenhouse. Prior to that, he worked at the former Charlie's Surplus starting at the age of 12 and continuing until the store closed.
His love for horticulture was evident with his part, along with James Long and the rest of the grounds crew in the ten national awards received at the college, and also with his involvement in the development and caretaking of the grounds at Hope Lodge and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
He was a member of the Professional Grounds Management Society and was the recipient of the President Award for the New England branch newsletter and photographs. George was also an agriculture educational advisor at Burncoat and Worcester Technical Schools, an avid photographer, and he was the videographer for 7 Hawks Media. George was a "friend of Bill" and he was a strong supporter of the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank the cancer unit at Mass General Hospital on Yawkey Way, especially to Dr. Allen, his nurse practitioner, Emily and his nurse, John. They would also like to extend a special thank you to Holy Cross College for the generous love and support throughout George's illness.
A Celebration of George's Life will be held at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 14 at CALLAHAN FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street. Visiting hours will be from 4:00 pm until the time of the service. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Rd., Worcester, MA 01602 or the TG Santa Fund, C/O Commerce Bank, P.O.Box 15204, Worcester, MA 01615-0204. To place an online condolence please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for George Query
Steve Johnson
March 4, 2023
Still think about those snow days at holy cross working with George. I will never forget your friendship to me rip
Steve Johnson chandler az
March 4, 2022
I still remember those snowed days working with George at Holy Cross He was always nice to me when I worked there. Will never forget his kindness
Steve Johnson
March 5, 2021
I do think about George and working with him at Holy Cross during those crazy snow days. He was always in in that big front end loader He was a good man and is misses God bless
Alan Anderson
March 4, 2020
I offer my sincere condollences to George's family. May you have peace in knowing that he now rests with the Lord.
Mary "B" Bovenzi-Morris
June 18, 2012
I was so sad to hear about George. He was a kind and talented guy who could speak wisely and deeply on so many topics. He had an infectious grin and a generous spirit. RIP old friend.
michael gould
May 29, 2012
To my good cousin, who touched everyone with his and courage. Though not around for the last years living our here in the West, I count myself as being luck to have know you. Glad you got to meet Todd and make him one of the family. Rest in heaven.
Paul Boisvert
April 8, 2012
My sister Chris just told me that George had passed away, so this entry is a bit late and I apologize for that. I remember how Joey looked up to George, proudly pointing him out in the school yard. I also playing football in the backyard with George, Joey, and others on Vernon Street. I am really sad to hear of this - George was a wonderful person.
Sharon Cain Faucher
March 21, 2012
To the Query Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember George's cute freckled face at St. John Acension. My sister in law, Deb worked with George at Holy Cross in later years. Many fond memories of all the Query clan on Vernon Hill. May you all find strength during this diffcult time.
Jay Jay Harrington
March 15, 2012
My thoughts and Prayer are with George's family. I went to school with George at St. Stephen's and used to hang around with him. I ran into him a few times and we jokes about the good ole days. He very kind caring and thoughtful. I wish for God to watch over you and help you through these sad days.
Denise Savageau-Page
March 14, 2012
I am sorry to Georges family for their loss. I have known George since the late 70's working at Holy Cross, and also being neighbors on Caro St. I have seen the beautiful photos he has done. I would see him around at times, and we would pick up right where we left off, never making it seem like it was a long time since we saw each other. I just saw George at UMASS, where I work now, and was so nice to see and talk to him. He was always a nice polite and caring person. George, you will be missed. It was my pleasue to know you.
James Naughton
March 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss and pray that your pain will be replaced by good memories. God Speed
sonia mangual
March 14, 2012
your in my thoughts and prayers. he will be deeply missed.so sorry for your loss.
Gay Kilkenny
March 14, 2012
I only met George a couple of times when my sister invited me to her camera club meeting in Worcester.
What a nice person, who took great photos!
My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Edwin & Lynda Boyd
March 14, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Eric and Janine Drake
March 14, 2012
We are lighting light for you, always. You will be honored, always. You will be remembered, always.
In Our Hearts,
Janine, Eric, Caisen, Haley, Hannah & Tayte
Alan Anderson
March 14, 2012
To the family of George, please accept our most sincere condolences on his passing. May you all find peace in the belief of a loving God. Alan Anderson and the Anderson family
Hermis Yanis Jr.
March 14, 2012
You were a gallant Crusader right up to your last breath.
Always wearing your College of The Holy Cross hats & shirts, you proudly and respectfully represented the school's Crusader image!
I love you my friend, and already miss you terribly.
Jr.
Diane Epstein
March 14, 2012
Georgie was a part of our family for about as long as I can remember. I believe he was my father's best friend. Words can't express our love or our sadness at his passing. I want to thank Georgie's family for sharing him with us.
(Charlie's Surplus)
Patrick Lynch
March 13, 2012
50 years...friends. I don't know what to say......
March 13, 2012
My very deepest Sympathy to all the Query family on this very sad loss. How well I rmember George from Vernon St. days. You can be assured that you all continue to be in my prayers. Sister Peggy Y, SND
Diane & Richie Grzelak
March 13, 2012
To the Query Family, We are so sorry for the passing of George. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. He is an Angel in Heaven now, watching over all of us. Love to all our Cousins!
A friend of Bill's
March 13, 2012
George was a power of example to all...God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Maryellen Jarzobski Kuras
March 13, 2012
I read of George's passing in the newspaper this morning and wanted to express my deepest condolences.We grew up on Vernon Hill and played together as children! I am so sorry for your loss....
Artie and AnnMarie Varjabedian
March 13, 2012
Rose and family,
Our deepest sympathies on George's passing. He was a good friend and always had a good laugh and great sense of humor.
Jay Foley
March 13, 2012
Such a young age, sorry for your loss. Remember the days we played basketball & at Water St.
Donna Simarano
March 13, 2012
To all of George's family, I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers. I take great peace knowing that my friend Georgie is resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord and that we have one more angel watching over us! I love you Georgie!
Charlene Rigie
March 12, 2012
To Andrea and the Query Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. George was a special person and I will always remember his cheerfulness and how good he was to my father.
Lisa Dunn
March 12, 2012
What a great loss. What a great man. He was an inspiration to many. He will be sadly missed and remembered. Lisa D. ( friend of Bill's)
Sarah Campbell
March 12, 2012
George was a wonderful man. He will be missed at Holy Cross. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Lucille Aquino Dufresne
March 12, 2012
Andrea,
Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will treasure all the great memories while we were at St Stephens and remember George's great laugh. George you will be missed!
March 12, 2012
George was such a delightful guy to know and work with at Holy Cross. He was talented and kind. I will miss him and wish his family peace. Joyce O'Connor Davidson
Gay Kilkenny
March 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie Brogna
March 12, 2012
Tq,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
MARJORIE MEDINA
March 12, 2012
TOM AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND HE IS AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Glenn Anderson
March 12, 2012
To George's family, George was a special person who I knew all my life. George was a caring person who made you feel better talking with him.Remember the grin, his memories will always comfort us.
March 12, 2012
Dear Arthur, Andrea and family. I am so sorry and shocked to hear of George's passing. My deepest condolences to all. I'm in Florida, otherwise I would go to the Wake. Love to all, "Aunt" Betty (Hannan) Benoit.
Scott Erb
March 12, 2012
To George's Family, My wife Donna and I (Scott) Met George through our Photo Meetup group here in Worcester. He was such a joy to be around and he made friends here easily. We are greatly sorry for your loss and will miss his friendly face at our events. Our hearts and condolences go out to you.
Mark Davini
March 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies. I remember George fondly from our days at St. Johns on Temple Steet.
Mark A. Davini
Michelle Gour
March 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. George was a special man. He will be missed.
Cheryl and Bob Benoit
March 11, 2012
To Georgie's family. I worked with Georgie at Charlie's for a few years. To meet George is to have a friend for life. I will cherish the pictures he took of my husband and I at some of the boxing shows. Our sincerest sympathy on his passing. He is still taking care, just from above.
Dave Zukauskas
March 11, 2012
Our deepest condolences to your family for your loss. Deb & Dave Zukauskas
Debbie Cote
March 11, 2012
To the Query Family and all who loved Georgie,
May the love you have in your hearts carry you through this very sad time. Whenever I pick up my camera I will remember Georgie and the good times we had. Rare is a person who gives of himself tirelessly and endlessly. George was that person and he will be truly missed. With Love Debbie.
karen brochu
March 11, 2012
my deepest condolences to georges family he gave so many of us many special memories thank you george for giving my daugther her memories of her wedding day with your talent and thank you for being my friend karen brochu
Jack McCan
March 11, 2012
Sorry for the loss of George, I worked with him for over 25 years at Holy Cross. He was a good man
Lynn LaCava
March 11, 2012
My friend,George..I am not going ever be able to be at the St Stephens meeting again without out. You were beyond the kindest, lovong person I knew. I know that you are not suffering & that you went to be where all the angelsare. Because you were an angel in my recovery. Thank you for being part of my life.For your family I will keep you in my prayers.
ken sullivan
March 11, 2012
So sorry for the loss of your Dad,Chris.. Love Kenny & Karen
Steve Johnson
March 11, 2012
To Chris and all of George's family-I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad-I worked with him and the other great guys up at Holy Cross during the Winter snow storms for many years and I always enjoyed his friendship-We always had great conversations and I will miss that very much-I will also remember him in his loader clearing all that snow-He will be missed and I will always remember and think of him-God Bless
(Chris-Jana's Dad)
Chris Kursewicz
March 10, 2012
Andrea, Art, Thom, and Joey
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember George as a person who loved what he did and was generous in sharing that with others. I'm thankful his suffering is over.
Danny Rourke
March 10, 2012
I was lucky to have known george for the past six yrs. I will miss him,but I will always smile and laugh when I think of him. DO NOT LET YOUR GRIEF, BE MEASURED,BY HIS WORTH,FOR THEN,YOUR SORROW,HAS NO END!
kim dominc tyler malpass Query
March 10, 2012
Chris and family I am very sorry for your loss may God give you strength through this difficult time.God bless
March 10, 2012
George, you will be sadly missed. You made beautiful pictures come alive. George you have touch many hearts and
especially mine. You will always be remembered. A friend always, Love Eunice White.
March 10, 2012
Sorry to hear the loss of your dad Chris Love the Malpass Family
Maureen Trainor
March 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all of George's family. Your memories
will keep him alive in all that you do.
Dan and Maureen (Hannam) Trainor
Mark "PATHFINDER" Epstein
March 10, 2012
There never was and never will be another human being on this earth who gave of themselves to others like my adopted younger brother George Query. You will remain in my heart and prayers forever. I love you, and I'll never stop. THANK YOU! "Pathfinder" Mark Epstein Charlie's Surplus
Bill Byrne
March 10, 2012
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Love is understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. Love is loyalty through good and bad times. Love settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human error. We loved you and will continue to love you in spirit, George.
Until we meet again …
Bill & Trish
Trout Scanlan
March 10, 2012
Andrea and Family,
My thoughts are with you at this time of your brother George's passing. For as long as you have memory George will remain with you. You will always have him with you and shall take comfort in that.
Michele Grenache
March 10, 2012
George entered our lives during great devastation and helped to lift us up & give us great memories thru his gift of photography. He quickly went from being a total stranger to a family member of NATE'S CREW. Thank you, George for loving Nate, for sharing your gifts and for showing us what its like to give from your heart. -Nate's Auntie, Chele
Bill Purcell
March 10, 2012
From Grade School through adulthood, our friendship has endured. Your positive spirit will surely live on in all those lucky enough to know you.
March 10, 2012
tq,we are so sorry for your loss sweetheart.
we love you and miss you.
auntie donna & uncle chick
JANET LAPERLE
March 10, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mikael Gould
March 10, 2012
To Andrea, Ira, Tommy, Uncle Art and George's family....
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this time of your loss.
Much Love, Your Arizona Cousins, Mikael & Todd
Brian Moore
March 10, 2012
George, you brought happiness to those around you. The courage you had to walk through life was amazing. You gave strength to those who knew you. I will always remember you and love you for all you gave. May God hold you in the palm of his hand, you my friend are at peace. To George's family, may you also find peace and know how special he was to many.
Nick Ruth
March 10, 2012
To the Query family. Sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.
Cindi Ruth
March 10, 2012
Tom. So sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Pietro-Malmquist&Family
March 9, 2012
To the Query family, We are so sorry for the loss of your, husband,dad, brother,uncle&friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Hold on to your memories.
Hermis Yanis Jr.
March 9, 2012
Words seem insufficient to appropriately describe what you meant in my life Georgie. So very few people have been allowed access to the area of my heart which you found your way into.
You were a gallant Crusader right up to your last breath.
I love you my friend, and already miss you terribly.
Jr.
Christine Boisvert Mitchell
March 9, 2012
Andrea and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Joe Query
March 9, 2012
To all of George's many friends: Thank you for your astounding support of him throughout his battles - not just the most recent one, but all of them. Your love and encouragement are what kept my brother George with us for so long. May God bless each one of you with peace and love.
With tears of gratitude from the bottom of my heart...
Jeff & Judy Coffey
March 9, 2012
We Love You George
Cindy Price
March 9, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear that George had passed on. I will never forget the pictures and spring flowers he shared, as well as the gardening advice.
George literally brightened our lives for three seasons every year at Holy Cross with the flowers he tended. I will always remember his smile, his green thumb, his hard work, and his courage throughout his illness.
My sincere condolences to his family and his many friends and co-workers. RIP George - you will truly be missed.
Jeff & Judy Coffey
March 9, 2012
We Love You, Georgie.
MacLellan
March 9, 2012
My deepeast sympathy to George's family for your loss. I work @ Holy Cross. May he rest in peace. My thoughts & prayers are with George & his family.
Sincerly, Linda
Derek Donahue
March 9, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about George's passing. I remember going to Holy Cross for his benefit event and it was great to see him smiling and laughing.
Joanne & Dan Wrixon
March 9, 2012
You were a beautiful and caring person George. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ! You were special
Beth Epstein
March 9, 2012
I will miss you. You were so special to me and my family. May the Good Lord welcome you home with a warm embrace and know what a fine man He shared with us in his son, Georgie Query.
With loving memories, Beth
Sue DiTaranto
March 9, 2012
I am so sad to hear about George. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
shawn
March 9, 2012
only meet him once seamed like a realy nice man.very friendly always saw him with smile.
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