George Albert Concepcion

George was born in Havana, Cuba, on February 5, 1959. He attended Lely High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1978 to 1982, during which time he was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He served onboard the USS Nimitz and contributed to a level of war readiness that earned the crew a Battle “E” Efficiency Award Ribbon and Navy Unit Commendation. Following his Navy career, George became an aircraft mechanic for United Airlines, where he worked for over 38 years. He was passionate and dedicated to his career. George was one of few mechanics selected to restore the historic Enola Gay, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress used to drop the first atomic bomb in combat, currently displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center.

A caring and devoted father, son, and brother, George taught his children the importance of hard work and perseverance. He shared his passion for fishing and baseball, often taking his children to field or game, baseball glove in hand. His family and friends were always a priority, and he gave them guidance and support whenever needed. He will be deeply missed.

George is survived by his mother, Elsa Concepcion, of Naples, FL; son Christopher (Rachel) Concepcion of Burke, VA; daughter Brittany Concepcion of Holiday, FL; sister Maria (Jack) Redding of Naples, FL; brother Carlos Concepcion of Naples, FL; and two grandchildren.

A visitation for George will be held Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108. Followed by a funeral service at Noon. Interment will be immediately following in Naples Memorial Gardens.