George's Tree Service Owner Killed By Car While Working

Obituary/photo via Dougherty Funeral Home:

Joseph George passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 after tragically being struck by a vehicle while working.

Born and raised in Fairless Hills, Joe attended Pennsbury High School. Throughout his career he held various positions with Amtrak, U.S. Steel, Reedman and Amoco Containers until finally finding his passion in the tree business.

He opened his own company, George's Tree Service, in 1990. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and greatly enjoyed riding his Harley. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and traveling, but most importantly he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Joseph was the devoted husband of Patricia for 36 years, and is the loving father of Melissa George (Angel), Michael and Joey. He is also survived by several grandchildren including Orlando, Justis and Jolie; a brother, Tommy George and his wife, Karen; sister-in-law, Jo-Ann Cannuli and her husband, Tony; brother-in-law, Doug Starkey; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen; sister, Rosemarie Weber; brother, John J. George; sister-in-law, Mary Lee Ficarro (late Steve); brother-in-law, Peter Yannes and mother and father-in-law, Mary Ellen and Al Yannes.Family and friends are invited to call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.