1917
George
2016
George , Sr
May 22, 1917 — March 10, 2016
George William Reese, Sr., 98, passed away, surrounded by a loving and grateful family, on March 10, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Reese and Frances Helen (Verfers) Reese; his wife, Elmira Emily Reese; his son George William Reese Jr.; his six siblings, Joe, Betty, Anna, John, Rose, and Frank; and five half-siblings, whom he also loved.
George was born on May 22, 1917, in Corning.
He grew up on a farm in Zanesville, where he was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. George served in World War II as an original member of the Army's 10th Mountain Division ski troops, earning a bronze star. When thanked for his service, his steady reply was, "I was proud to do it." He worked for Woolworth and Ben Franklin for many years. George was a fourth degree Knight (Knights of Columbus - Saint Charles Borromeo No. 16137) and a devoted Cleveland Indians fan. In later years, he was welcomed into the home of his granddaughter, Charlene and her husband George, allowing him to enjoy many happy years of festive family gatherings and loving care, as well as a special relationship with the St. Michael's Catholic Church family, in Richmond, Va.
Left to carry on his legacy of faith, courage, and love of family and country, are his daughter-in-law, Patricia Peters; his six grandchildren, George William Reese III (Debbie), Char (George), Pam (Lee), Brian (Keira), Mike (Megan), Matt (Kate); his 20 great-grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon), Courtney, Amanda, Mark, Melissa, Nikki, Maria, Tresa, Charlie, Noah, Isaac George, Maya, Andrew, Benjamin George, William George, Elisabeth, Kate, Finn, Thomas George, and Emma; two great-great-granddaughters, Ryleigh and Sadie; two great-grandchildren on the way; and his very dear friend, Opal Roberts.
Family and friends may call Friday, March 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr's Centre Drive, Canfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Reese and Frances Helen (Verfers) Reese; his wife, Elmira Emily Reese; his son George William Reese Jr.; his six siblings, Joe, Betty, Anna, John, Rose, and Frank; and five half-siblings, whom he also loved.
George was born on May 22, 1917, in Corning.
He grew up on a farm in Zanesville, where he was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. George served in World War II as an original member of the Army's 10th Mountain Division ski troops, earning a bronze star. When thanked for his service, his steady reply was, "I was proud to do it." He worked for Woolworth and Ben Franklin for many years. George was a fourth degree Knight (Knights of Columbus - Saint Charles Borromeo No. 16137) and a devoted Cleveland Indians fan. In later years, he was welcomed into the home of his granddaughter, Charlene and her husband George, allowing him to enjoy many happy years of festive family gatherings and loving care, as well as a special relationship with the St. Michael's Catholic Church family, in Richmond, Va.
Left to carry on his legacy of faith, courage, and love of family and country, are his daughter-in-law, Patricia Peters; his six grandchildren, George William Reese III (Debbie), Char (George), Pam (Lee), Brian (Keira), Mike (Megan), Matt (Kate); his 20 great-grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon), Courtney, Amanda, Mark, Melissa, Nikki, Maria, Tresa, Charlie, Noah, Isaac George, Maya, Andrew, Benjamin George, William George, Elisabeth, Kate, Finn, Thomas George, and Emma; two great-great-granddaughters, Ryleigh and Sadie; two great-grandchildren on the way; and his very dear friend, Opal Roberts.
Family and friends may call Friday, March 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr's Centre Drive, Canfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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