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EULOGY
On behalf of the family, they want to thank all of the aunts,
uncles, cousins, and friends that have been there during these difficult times.
Throughout George's illness, both for your prayers and support. We especially appreciate
Uncle Charlie, Aunt Pia, Zina, and Flora for being at George's bedside the last
days of his life, and to those who weren't there, we appreciate the many phone
calls throughout the last days.
Stacy wanted me to share with you all that her beloved husband George was the
love of her life, her best friend and soul mate. He was a wonderful, wonderful
husband, and a very loving and devoted father to all his children - Michelle,
Christine, George Jr. and Victoria. His children were his life. Stacy could
always depend on George. He was the true force behind the family. He never
judged anyone. She could always depend on him.
George always looked out for the well being of his mother, who he dearly loved
and adored. George was always there for his brother Louie. Whenever Louie had a
situation, he would call George to seek his opinion, not only was George a
brother to Louie, he was his best friend and advisor.
Let us share some things about George with you: He was a great guy who enjoyed
life to the fullest. He was overly generous, at times to a fault, but you
couldn't tell him otherwise because that was George.
He was always happy, always smiling, never depressed. No matter what kind of
situation he got himself into, he stayed positive and wouldn't let things affect
him. Even during his illness, he remained optimistic. He really believed he
could beat the illness. He never gave up, that was George.
He enjoyed family gatherings, parties, music, and cooking. Boy could he cook.
His dinners were like a banquet feast. George loved all children and all
children loved him.
We believe that George's mission in life was to please others before himself.
When he saw his family happy, that made him happy. He was a bright person and
had a successful business career.
His legacy will live on in our hearts, our prayers and in his children.
Although he is no longer physically in our presence, he will always be
remembered. We are certain that he is amongst the angels in heaven and with our
almighty father.
The family would like to thank everyone for coming today, to support them in their
time of deep sorrow.
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On a personal note, I would like to say my boys and I always
enjoyed getting together with George, Stacy and the kids. We always had a great
time. My boys had a great relationship with George. We loved getting together
every 4th of July. My kids would tell the whole neighborhood "My cousin
George and his family are coming from West Palm Beach and we're going to have a
great fireworks show". As we did each and every year, thanks to George and
Stacy.
When we'd visit, never would we leave empty handed. George would pack a box of
food for us to take. It didn't matter if I said "George that's way too
much, stop already". He' say "It's not a lot, give it to the
kids..." Whenever I called him to see how he was doing, in spite of his
pain, he'd always ask me how I was doing and asked if I was okay, and always
asked me how my boys were doing.
Yes he was our cousin, but he was more than that, he was our friend. We will
always love him. If anyone would like to say a few words at this time, please
come up.
"Afterwards, the family invites you to have a bite to eat in the other room;
as George would say: "Ok, Let's eat".