George John Scherer age 73 of Boynton Beach, Florida formerly of Long Island, New York went home to join the Angels & Saints on September 26, 2012. George began his earthly pilgrimage on June 18, 1939 in Queens, New York to his anxiously awaiting parents, Mr. George Scherer and Beatrice (nee Tomasoitis) Scherer. George grew up in Queens and attended grade school at St. Margaret Elementary in Middle Village, New York and matriculated to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn, New York, afterwards matriculating to Kings College of Wilksbury, Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor in Business Administration. While in Kings College, George was a member of the Aquinas Society until his graduation. He worked at IBM for a number of years and later with the State of New York Racing Association for over twenty years as a data programmer until his retirement. In 1999, George and his wife, Marie and his daughter, Kristen moved to the Boynton Beach area to enjoy a sunny life in the Sunshine State of Florida. He took pride in taking care of his family, most especially his wife and daughter seeing that they never had to do without their daily needs. George was a warm, caring person; no person was ever a stranger; he gave from the heart both materially and existentially to anyone ever in need; never was he late to a single appointment or date, “PUNCTUAL” was his nature; a jokester at heart, always funning around with friends and family; an aficionado of late night entertainment, most especially black and white classic movies; he lived his life like it was a “Wonderful Life”, embracing all that life had to offer. Also, George loved to spend his spare time betting on the “Ponies” and cheering on his favorite horse to victory. George loved his “Lord and Savior” and the time honored Catholic traditions of his faith and filled up everyone’s heart with resounding joy! He attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boynton Beach, whenever he could and would pray fervently to God for his family’s welfare. George’s life honored his God, his family & friends, and his country in that order. George has said farewell to his wife of seventeen devoted years, Marie Monelle (nee Michel) Scherer and his treasured daughter, Kristen Scherer both of Boynton Beach, Florida and his adored sister, Dorothy Millsten of New Jersey. George was preceded in eternal life by his parents, George & Beatrice Scherer. “What a Homecoming it must be!” A Celebration of Life Service for George will be held in the Chapel of George Werste Funeral Home located at 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385, (718) 821-8777 at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Friends may visit and pay respects from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home. George will be buried on the consecrated grounds of All Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Middle Village, New York following the services at the funeral home. Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 833-4061 has been in charge of coordinating the service plans for the family of George John Scherer from Florida. Online Condolences can be shared at: www.mizellfavillezern.com
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