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George Kirshe Obituary
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for George Kirshe
Jeff Lichtenstein
July 18, 2023
George Kirshe was one of my first interviews at Western Textile. I asked him how he did in school and proceeded to tell me how he got a D in a certain subject. The other finalist to be interviewed was a smooth talker. We hired George!
George was funny, a tireless worker and an agile smart thinker on his feet. Super street smart.
When Western was sold, George helped the company in its transition selling off inventory. I admired him for staying positive and seeing a job through where others might have seen just the negative and froze in fear.
I lost touch with George and was in search of connecting when I came across to hear of his passing.
I´m so sorry to Sandi who sent us Family Christmas cards for years and to the entire Kirshe Family
Jeff and Veronica Lichtenstein
Jeff and Kathy Daly
May 10, 2021
Dear Sandi, Courtney, Henry, and George, We are deeply saddened by your loss. Clever, witty, and kindhearted, George was one of a kind and dearly regarded. May you find comfort and peace in the love you shared and the beautiful memories you made together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jeff and Kathy Daly
Johan, Rachel, Ruby & Freddy van den Hooven
May 10, 2021
Dear Sandi, Courtney, Henry and George,
We are thinking about you all at this very sad time.
Wishing you love and strength from all the special memories of your kind and caring husband and Dad.
Greg and Patty Mutzel
May 9, 2021
Dear Kirshe Family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You have our deepest condolences.
Kathy Stacey
May 8, 2021
Dear Sandi, Courtney, Henry and George,
I am so saddened to read of your husband and Dad’s passing. He was such a good guy. I remember him being so supportive of all the kids at the gymnastics meets and out at the baseball park. My heart breaks for you all, knowing how devastating this is.
God Bless,
Kathy Stacey
Wayne and Nancy Smith
May 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin & Tricia Kleis
May 8, 2021
George was one of the first neighbors who gave us such a warm welcoming into the neighborhood. He had gone out of his way on multiple occasions to ensure our transition to Saratoga was going well. I gathered this was George´s nature to be such a kind and altruistic man. I would like to extend our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sandi, Courtney, Henry, and George, I too am familiar with losing a father at a young age, it will be 8 years on the 13th, one of the hardest things to go through. Even though he is physically gone, I promise you, you will always feel his presence with everything you do!
Please feel free to stop over anytime if you need anything or would just like to talk. Sometimes it´s nice to talk with someone who has gone through this.
Warmest Regards
Kevin and Tricia
Graham MacLeod
May 8, 2021
George was an absolute pleasure to work with and to be around. He brought a joyful enthusiasm and sense of fun to every meeting and interaction I ever had with him. His sparkle and spirit are missed, but I am thankful to have so many happy memories of him.
Julie Manning Kinch
May 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jared Dinsmore
May 7, 2021
George truly was one of the good guys. I'm appreciative of the time we served together on the Board of Wilton Youth Baseball. He had a good heart and was in it for the right reasons. My sincere condolences to the Kirshe family.
Carole Greenwood
May 7, 2021
Sending our sincere condolences to Sandi, Courtney, Henry, George and both families. We only met George on three or four occasions but he left us with a lasting impression of being a busy, caring, and loving man. We always enjoyed happy, fun times when in his company. With our loving thoughts. Carole and David.xx Manchester UK
Patty, David & Sophie Hrebenach
May 6, 2021
Sandi, Courtney, Henry and George,
We are so very sorry for your loss. George was such an amazing man and great father. It seems like just yesterday we were at a gymnastics meet with our hearts in our throats! Beautiful and intense moments together. Truly, our very deepest sympathies and sincerest of prayers are with you and your beautiful family at this sad time.
Edward O'Shea
May 6, 2021
George will be sorely missed at United Solutions and in general. As you all know, he was a man of extraordinary wit and good humor. His beaming smile and jovial nature along with keen intellect and ability to pierce through the malarkey made him a powerful personality. George knew no strangers and to know him was to like him. Our lives are richer for having known and experienced George. Our hearts are broken for your loss and please know that your family remain in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your beloved George. GOD Bless You ALL !
Alyssa Pietrosanto
May 6, 2021
Sandi, Courtney, Henry & George-
My heart goes out to you all in this extremely difficult time. Know that you’re being wrapped in love by so many. I will never forget late nights standing around the island chatting and laughing (for hours sometimes!) with you both after you came home from a date night. I will always cherish those moments. George’s humor was the best, he always had everyone laughing. Love to all of you.
David, Kris, Lauren, Caroline and Austin St Peter
May 6, 2021
God bless the Kirshe family. We love you!
Brooke Toma
May 5, 2021
Sandi and family-
Please know that I have been praying for all of you and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts. I cannot express how sorry I am that you are having to go through this. I always remember George as being so funny and helping me tease Robyn- he was good at that! You are lucky that you had such a wonderful husband and loving father of your children. I know there is nothing I can say to take away your pain, but just know he will always be with you.
Thinking of you,
Brooke Toma
Jill Reilly
May 5, 2021
Sandi, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am. I have been praying for all of you. Sending all my love and remembering you as a big sister figure to me as I spent so much of my high school years in your home! ❤ Love, Jill (Socola) Reilly
May 5, 2021
To George's Family and Friends,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Burke Funeral Home
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