Finderne Rescue Squad Founding Member Passes Away

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Finderne Rescue Squad Founding Member and Ex-Captain George Lazo passed away on Monday, Sept. 12.

"George was an extraordinary man who touched many people's lives and will be deeply missed. George, may you rest in peace and watch over us as we continue on with the legacy that you helped to create," Finderne Rescue Squad posted.

Bridgewater Funeral Home Obituary:

George Lazo, WWII Navy Veteran, 89, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at R.W.J.H. –Somerset in Somerville, NJ. ]

Son of the late, Peter and Anna (Kotulics) Lazo, George was born in Beaver Meadows, PA and resided in Bridgewater since 1953. He was a 1945 graduate of Hazleton High School. George retired from General Motors Delco Remy Battery Plant in New Brunswick, NJ where he worked for 30 years retiring as Chief of Security. George was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville and St. Mary’s Byzantine Church in Hillsborough.

He was a Charter member of Finderne First Aid & Rescue Squad which was formed in 1965. He served numerous positions in the Rescue Squad, Trustee, President and Captain. He also helped to oversee the location & construction of the current squad building. He was a life member of the Somerville American Legion Post #12 & was a former member of the Finderne Fire House.

George was a member of the Bridgewater Senior Citizens. George enjoyed spending weekends, summers & many holidays at the family house in the Pocono Mountains in PA.

George is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Marie Lazo in 2004; son, George (Bob) Lazo in 1986; brothers, Mike Kupay, Peter, John, Paul and Nick Lazo.

Surviving is his son, Gary Lazo of Somerville, NJ and numerous nieces, nephews, great & great -great nieces & nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Funeral services will begin 9 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. funeral service at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church in Hillsborough.

Additional funeral services will be held at the Fierro Funeral Home, 26 W. 2nd St., Hazleton, Pa with visiting hours on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Services will begin 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Fierro Funeral Home followed by 9:30am funeral service at St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church in Beaver Meadows, PA.

Interment will take place in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hazleton, PA.

(Image via Finderne Rescue Squad)

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