Thursday, November 30, 0002
We are so very sorry to hear about George�s passing on December 22nd and even sorrier that we didn�t receive the news until today (Wednesday, Decmeber 27th, at just about the time that the funeral service was ending) so that we were unable to be present at the visiting hours or funeral to express our condolences to his family members. George was a member of the same graduating class at Ramapo as both my husband, Brian, and I, and since we have lived in Wyckoff for the last 22 years, we have seen him here and there from time to time. I saw him the most because I�d often run into him at the Parkwood Deli in Midland Park, which is close to where I work. I�d come in for my daily coffee and/or lunch, and he�d be sitting on a stool at the back, having his cup of coffee, breakfast, or lunch and bantering with the deli�s owner, Roger. It was always so great to talk with him and catch up on life. In fact, the last time I saw him was in late November...he was there picking up food for the snack bar for one of his football games, and I had a great talk with him. All four of our daughters went to Ramapo and were watched over there by George. He was devoted to the school and to the kids who went to it...practical and upfront and filled with the most generous spirit. We were all lucky to have him as part of our lives, and he will be greatly missed. If any type of memorial fund is established in his name, we would be grateful to hear of it so that we could make a contribution. Again, our deepest sympathy to his children, Caroline and Richard, and to his sister, Catherine, and brothers, John and George. May we all know that he continues to watch over those he cared for from a higher place now. With great sadness, Ann and Brian Dowling
