George Raymond Fanning, age 74, of Centereach, New York, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. George was born October 13, 1947. George is survived by his wife of 49 years: Darlene Fanning, daughters: Tracy Sanders & Kelly Fanning, son: Jesse Fanning, son-in law: Daniel Sanders, and grandchildren: Joshua Sanders & Nathaniel Sanders.
George was born in Manhattan and raised in Farmingdale, Long Island.
He went to grade school at St. Kilian and graduated from Farmingdale High school. He served four years in the United States Air Force, stationed in England with the security police.
George tried a number of occupations after leaving the Air Force including Sheet Metal Worker, Barber, Real Estate Agent, Electronic Technician, Radio and Television Broadcasting, and business owner in Electronics, Fencing, and Martial Arts. Lastly, he worked for the Metropolitan Transit Authority and retired in 2009. He was also one of the members of the Search & Rescue during 9/11.
George was a 4th degree blackbelt, who owned and taught (known as Sensei) at his own dojo (gym) in Ronkonkoma. The United States Aikido Federation awarded him the grade of 1st Kyu.
George belonged to the National Rifle Association of America where he qualified as a distinguished expert and sharp shooter.
George was a member of various clubs including Moose (40 years), Amvets, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.
George loved boating. He owned a 1982 Hunter 27-foot sailboat named Sunset Sloop. We spent many weekends sailing on Long Island Sound, Connecticut and the Nissequogue River. He also loved to camp. Starting with a tent, we moved up to a camper, hard top, and finally we slept and swayed with the currents on Sunset Sloop.
George was a dedicated husband and father and we will miss him every day. We loved him, and he will be in our hearts forever. We take comfort knowing that he is with our Lord now.
A visitation for George will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 2326 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY 11720. An interment will occur Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, New York 11933.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.obdaviscentereach.com for the Fanning family.
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