S. George Trager passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023 at 98 years old. George was born in New Haven, CT and was married to Marilyn for 74 years. Devoted father of three children, cherished grandfather to 2 and Great-Grandfather to six. He was pre-deceased by his older brother, Sidney.
George was a Technician 4th Grade – 3605th Ordinance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company during WWII, receiving a Victory Medal Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and a Good Conduct Medal American Theater Campaign Ribbon. He graduated from American International College with an Accounting degree, became a CPA in 1953 and went on to receive his law degree from University of Connecticut. He practiced law specializing in Estates and Trusts in West Hartford and Miami Beach for 50 years.
George was a well-known community leader and a mentor to younger members of the professional community. He was committed to the importance of giving to others and giving back to the communities where he lived.
Family time was always important to George. He traveled the US with Marilyn, his children or grandchildren including numerous sporting events. He had a passion for collecting coins and stamps and enjoyed meeting the guys to play poker. Later in life he cheered on the winning UCONN Women’s Basketball team wearing his UCONN hat watching the game in his living room. He took great pleasure in seeing all of his children grow into becoming successful, hard-working members of their communities. George took great pride and joy in the life that he and Marilyn created. He taught his children the importance of a good education and was most proud that he was able to provide for his children and his wife so that all could attend college. He always said how lucky he was to be born in the United States of America. Whenever you asked him how he was feeling he would answer “Fine as wine in the summertime. No complaints.” He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Donations can be made in his name to Temple Beth Shalom. 365 43rd Avenue. Vero Beach, FL 32968
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