George M. Yosich was 82, of Lehigh Acres, FL. He was born October 3, 1928 in Newark, New Jersey. He passed away on October 23, 2010 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Leaving his loving wife Fior Yosich; five children, Jo Means (Don), Donna Jean Presley (Will), Tina Price, Michael George Yosich and Liz Holland (Leo); also two grandchildren, Traves Holland (Keely) and Ashley Price; sister, Julie Zuback (Steve); nephew, Rick Zuback (Lorelie), Sherry Bean (Robert), Robert Yosich (Renee); cousin, JR Yovannvich (June); two grand-nephews and two grand-nieces.
George retired as a Command Sergeant Major of the US Army in Special Forces Green Berets. Airborne for 28 years with medals of Honor including the Purple Heart.
George was a kind-hearted, easy going, adorable husband, father and friend. He has friends all over the world and continued making more, even to the end. Anyone who got to meet him loved him. He always had a smile and a hand shake to offer. He was always available to anyone who needed him. His quote, “there aren’t any strangers, it’s just that you haven’t met them yet.” He will forever be in our hearts, family and friends both, he will continue to live in us all, and he has left a mark in all of us that he has touched. Services will be held November 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, FL with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of Farley Funeral Home, Lehigh Acres, FL.
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