George Schwab

George Schwab, a World War II Veteran Tail Gunner on the Liberator, was born to Adam and Marianna Schwab on Saturday, May 27, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York. He was 96 years young when he went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019.

George was born and raised in Brooklyn New York and much later in years moved to Houston Texas, Las Vegas Nevada, and Pasadena Texas. Throughout all his moves he always remained a true New Yorker with part of his heart in Las Vegas.

George was a hard worker who fiercely loved his family, sometimes working 2 or 3 jobs to provide for them. At the center of his world was Elizabeth, his loving wife of 72 years. Elizabeth loved to cook and George loved to eat – it was a match made in heaven. One of George’s favorite past times was horse racing, whether at Aqueduct or Belmont in New York, race tracks as far away as Florida and Canada, or the Las Vegas book rooms, where you’d find George with a program in his hand awaiting the next race. He loved the casinos in Las Vegas and especially enjoyed video poker and blackjack. George’s last trip to Las Vegas was on his 94th birthday where he was surrounded by family and the love of his life Elizabeth.

George is survived by his children George Schwab, Jr. (wife Phyllis), Kathleen Gilbert (husband Kenneth), Dennis Schwab (wife Florence). Grandchildren: Kimberly Taylor (husband Jay), Denise Lambert (husband Jon), Dennis Schwab, Jr., Elaine Gilbert. Great Grandchildren: Grayson Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Alyssia Taylor. Great Great Grandson: Easton Taylor.

He will truly be missed and will always remain in our hearts.