George James Knetl, Jr.
George James Knetl, Jr., age 73, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of the late Mary Anne; loving partner of Carla Timmons; proud father of Jessica & Elena; dear brother of Judy (Larry) Berliant; fond uncle of Courtney (Brian), Heather (Al), Scott, Liz (Ben), & Erika (Chris); cherished son of the late George James, Sr. & the late Genevieve Knetl; cousin & friend of many.
Visitation 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 at Hallowell & James, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Procession to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/) are appreciated.
Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
I would love to pay my respects with a donation. Did George have a favorite charity?
Chris,
Thank you for the kind gesture. You can donate to National Park Service (nps.gov). He loved nature and Yellowstone had a special place in his heart.
Thanks,
Jess and Elena
George was a beautiful soul. I will miss him forever
Being part of the PCI family for many years and growing up with the many characters of that clan, it is with deep sorrow that we write this note to Jessica and Elena. George was so very proud of both his daughters and they were indeed what mattered to him most and the way he talked about them was so endearing. Knowing George and his wonderful character as a person brings a smile to our faces. The memories we have will always remain in our hearts until we meet again. Paul has lost a very dear friend and can only be at the service in spirit as he is unable to fly to attend the service. Our hearts are heavy and our wishes and prayers are many. — Paul and Sue Kreitman
George was an amazing, kind, and fun soul who would brighten the day of anyone in his company. I’ll cherish the time I got to know him and feel honored I had the chance to.
I am so sorry to hear of George’s unexpected passing. I met George for the first time approximately 12 years ago. He had just started dating my good friend Carla. I had the pleasure of seeing George many times over the past years. He was always such a kind and considerate man to be around. I enjoyed his company. To George’s family and friends. I know that words can’t take away the hurt you are feeling at this time. I pray that the fond memories you made with George, will get you through this difficult time.
I first worked with George at Power Cutting Inc. (PCI) around 1981 at the Enrico Fermi nuclear power plant during new construction. He was a good guy, and we shared many work experiences through the decades up to his retirement. He will be missed.