Robert T. “Sonny” George Sr., 95, of Manchester, passed away on July 15, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Sonny was born in Manchester on October 9, 1923, the son of the late James and Ellen (Manning) George.
Sonny was a World War II veteran, in his earlier years he owned and operated the Greek American Club in Manchester. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Housing Code Inspector for the City of Manchester. He was a member of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Sonny was especially proud and loved his family, as they loved him.
He is survived by his son Robert and his wife Carline, granddaughters, Kelly and her wife Sandy, Kerry and Bobby Ann, great granddaughters, Amber, Hayleigh and her husband Aaron, and Kaitlin, and his great great grandsons, Gavin, Jaxon and six month old Colin Arthur, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sonny is predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Ethel who passed in 2013, son Arthur George, brother Francis George, and nephew Jimmy George.
Visiting hours were held on Thursday July 18, 2019 from 4 to 7pm at McHugh Funeral Home, 283 Hanover St., Manchester NH. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10am on Friday July 19, 2019 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester NH, with burial immediately following at Pine Grove Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Home Health & Hospice, or to Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.