George Franklin Ahrens Jr. passed into rest after several months of declining health at the age of 85. George was born in Buffalo, NY and married the love of his life, Janice Marie, in 1955.
At times he worked 3 jobs to support his young family. His work ethic and a desire for a better life led him to Syracuse to manage a Graphics Arts Supply office in 1974. The couple spent many wonderful years living on the lake in Skaneateles and later years in Marcellus, NY George was a loving father and grandfather known for his keen sense of humor, love of golf, a good game of pitch., and ever-present red socks.
He enjoyed sharing the lake life with family and friends as well as his adored family dogs (all of which had the middle name Marie after Janice - regardless of gender). George loved travel experiences with his family, especially his grandson Alex.
George is predeceased by his wife Janice Marie Hugan Ahrens 9/2020. Survived by daughters, Deborah Halloran (Mark); Pamela Gross; and grandson Alexander Gross (Colleen Dorgan), sister Linda Pietrzak, sister -in -law Marilyn Norman, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. George will be laid to rest along with Janice at later date in Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriner's Burn Hospital as he was a contributor and lifelong member of the Ismailia Shriners in Buffalo NY or the ASPCA as he was a lover of all animals.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
At times he worked 3 jobs to support his young family. His work ethic and a desire for a better life led him to Syracuse to manage a Graphics Arts Supply office in 1974. The couple spent many wonderful years living on the lake in Skaneateles and later years in Marcellus, NY George was a loving father and grandfather known for his keen sense of humor, love of golf, a good game of pitch., and ever-present red socks.
He enjoyed sharing the lake life with family and friends as well as his adored family dogs (all of which had the middle name Marie after Janice - regardless of gender). George loved travel experiences with his family, especially his grandson Alex.
George is predeceased by his wife Janice Marie Hugan Ahrens 9/2020. Survived by daughters, Deborah Halloran (Mark); Pamela Gross; and grandson Alexander Gross (Colleen Dorgan), sister Linda Pietrzak, sister -in -law Marilyn Norman, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. George will be laid to rest along with Janice at later date in Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriner's Burn Hospital as he was a contributor and lifelong member of the Ismailia Shriners in Buffalo NY or the ASPCA as he was a lover of all animals.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
George Franklin Ahrens Jr. passed into rest after several months of declining health at the age of 85. George was born in Buffalo, NY and married the love of his life, Janice Marie, in 1955.
At times he worked 3 jobs to support his young family. His work ethic and a desire for a better life led him to Syracuse to manage a Graphics Arts Supply office in 1974. The couple spent many wonderful years living on the lake in Skaneateles and later years in Marcellus, NY George was a loving father and grandfather known for his keen sense of humor, love of golf, a good game of pitch., and ever-present red socks.
He enjoyed sharing the lake life with family and friends as well as his adored family dogs (all of which had the middle name Marie after Janice - regardless of gender). George loved travel experiences with his family, especially his grandson Alex.
George is predeceased by his wife Janice Marie Hugan Ahrens 9/2020. Survived by daughters, Deborah Halloran (Mark); Pamela Gross; and grandson Alexander Gross (Colleen Dorgan), sister Linda Pietrzak, sister -in -law Marilyn Norman, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. George will be laid to rest along with Janice at later date in Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriner's Burn Hospital as he was a contributor and lifelong member of the Ismailia Shriners in Buffalo NY or the ASPCA as he was a lover of all animals.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
At times he worked 3 jobs to support his young family. His work ethic and a desire for a better life led him to Syracuse to manage a Graphics Arts Supply office in 1974. The couple spent many wonderful years living on the lake in Skaneateles and later years in Marcellus, NY George was a loving father and grandfather known for his keen sense of humor, love of golf, a good game of pitch., and ever-present red socks.
He enjoyed sharing the lake life with family and friends as well as his adored family dogs (all of which had the middle name Marie after Janice - regardless of gender). George loved travel experiences with his family, especially his grandson Alex.
George is predeceased by his wife Janice Marie Hugan Ahrens 9/2020. Survived by daughters, Deborah Halloran (Mark); Pamela Gross; and grandson Alexander Gross (Colleen Dorgan), sister Linda Pietrzak, sister -in -law Marilyn Norman, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. George will be laid to rest along with Janice at later date in Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Shriner's Burn Hospital as he was a contributor and lifelong member of the Ismailia Shriners in Buffalo NY or the ASPCA as he was a lover of all animals.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
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