George Park

George Henderson Park, age 89, passed away on September 25, 2024 in South Bend, IN. Born on June 4, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, he later attended and graduated from Port Jefferson High School, where he was a NY state track and field star and met and later married his high school sweetheart, Georgia Rose Marie Geotakes.

George proudly served in the United States Army, before attending Cornell University. In addition to a successful business career, he loved fishing and enjoyed cheering on the Detroit Tigers and Lions.

George was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Georgia (Geotakes) Park. He is survived by his devoted and loving partner of many years, Barbara Boston; three children, Donna Park (Gerry Whitson), Kenneth Park (Linda), and Scott Park (Theresa Krim); four granddaughters, Tiffany Amburgey (Mark), Emily Fitzgerald (Justin), Sarah Slater (Adam), and Laura Galligan (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Liam, Collins, Aniyah, Declan, and Noah. He is also survived by his brother, John Park (MaryLu), and sister, Nancy Byrnes (Jerry).

At George’s request, there will be no services; he will be interred with military honors at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on October 28, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of George and Georgia Park.