George J. Amar, aged 88 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at St. Ann's Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia. Surviving are his children, Patricia (Irving) Amar-Smith, Jack (Diane) Amar, George (Nancy) Amar. His grandchildren, Eric Jon Ardrey,(Eric's mother is Pat Amar-Smith), Jason (Allison) Amar, Becky (Matt) Dees, Sarah Amar, Adam (Liza) Amar, Aneesa (Subinoy) Das, Valerie (Joel) VanHaaften; 7 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. George served with the U.S. Navy during WWII., he owned and operated 5 grocery stores in Grand Rapids, owned and operated Amar Reality, was an active director with the Local Real Estate Board for several years, a member of the Knights Of Columbus #3104, the Casino Club, Boat and Canoe Club, an usher at the Catholic Information Center, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 224 Carrier N.E. (meet at church) with Rev. Bernard Carlin C.Ss.R. as Celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. If you would like to pay your respects to George, please visit the Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller N.E. at Three Mile Rd. from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. For those who wish, memorials may be made to St. Ann's Home, or to In House Hospice. To leave a lasting Tribute or fond memory of George, go online to www.mem.com
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