Beloved husband of Loretta for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Catherine, Mark (Brenda), David (Linda) and Jerome (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Brian Chaney), Lindsay (Christopher McKenzie), Andrew (Marie) LaBerge, Sarah (Ethan Dome), Alex (Rachel) LaBerge, Eric LaBerge, Nicholas (Jennifer) LaBerge, Joseph LaBerge. Great grandfather of Lillian Chaney, Elora Chaney, Mia LaBerge, Allison LaBerge, Savannah McKenzie, Palmer McKenzie and Olivia Dome.
Dearest brother of Carol Munson.
Predeceased in death by sisters Yvonne (Russell) Wearn, Albertha (Donald) Lilley, Mary Deloris (John) Nolan, Jeanne (James) Hewson and infant brother, Eugene.
George graduated from St. Francis DeSalle High School in Detroit, Michigan and attended college at University of Detroit until he enlisted in the U.S. Army to proudly serve our country during the Korean war. His VFW Korean War ball cap was a regular part of his “daily attire”. He started his career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1952 until his retirement in 1989 as Manager of Customer Services. He was a devout lifelong Catholic. During retirement, he and Loretta spent many years performing their civic duty as Election Inspectors in the City of Livonia.
George was the consummate handyman (have toolbox, will travel), providing services to friends and family over the years as well as almost ten years with Habitat for Humanity and volunteering at Greenfield Village. He loved to “garage sale” and attend flea markets with Loretta. While the children were young, family vacations were camping around our great state of Michigan, especially in his parent’s birthplace of East Tawas, Michigan. During his retirement years, he and Loretta took many trips including travel throughout the United States, Ireland, England and Canada. George was an avid reader and very much enjoyed the daily newspaper. He loved dogs, especially all his grand-dogs!
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will, 37000 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Mary, Cause of our Joy, at 10:00 a.m., 8200 N. Wayne Rd., Westland, MI 48185.
Well-done, good and faithful servant…
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of George are appreciated to:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research
Donation Processing
P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014
1-800-708-7644
OR
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1820 Mt. Elliot Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 579-2100
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillLivonia.com for the LaBerge family.
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