George X. Birster

George X. BirsterGeorge X. Birster died on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Manor Care in Yardley at the age of 94.Born in Locust Dale, PA, Mr. Birster has been a resident of Bristol Township since 1952 and a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Levittown.He was a a proud US Army World War II veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW.Until his retirement in 1986, Mr. Birster was employed with Thiokol Chemical Corporation in Trenton, NJ for over 30 years.He enjoyed fishing and crafts and was a real "do-it-yourselfer".Beloved husband of 68 years to Helen M. (Freiler), Mr. Birster is the loving father of Virginia Fairweather (Ronald), Kay Bourke (Terry) and Susan Hudson (Myron).He is the devoted grandfather of Scott, Mark and Benjamin Fairweather; Melissa Bushey; Robin and Ben Bourke; Zeke and Lily Hudson and the proud great grandfather of Gavin, Cole and Bryce.Mr. Birster is the dear brother of Frank Birster and Dolores Goodman.Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 9:00 until 10:00 am at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Parkway, where his funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. The Rite of Committal will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Birster's name may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.