George K Shahbazian Jr.

George K. Shahbazian Jr, 95, a longtime resident of Hudson County, NJ passed away on July 21, 2023 with family present at the Chelsea Assisted Living Facility, Bridgewater, NJ where he spent the last five years under the loving care of their staff.

George proudly served his country in the US Army from 1946-1948, spending 14 months in Korea. He was a member of VFW Posts in North Arlington, Weehawken and Secaucus NJ.

George is predeceased by his loving wife Loretta, parents George and Leopoldina and brother Richie. He is survived by his loving children Paul and his spouse Theresa of Secaucus, Dorothy Russell and her spouse Peter of Branchburg, Martin and his spouse Peggy of Bridgewater and Lisa O’Donnell and her spouse John of Aberdeen, eight adoring grandchildren Leigh Connelly and spouse Corey, Sandra Zucconi and spouse Anthony, Paul Jr and spouse Samantha, Emily Bernstein and spouse Matthew, Michael Russell, Steven Russell and spouse Julia, Brittany O’Donnell and Elyse Quinn and spouse Patrick ; and seven cherished great grandchildren Anthony Zucconi Jr, William George Connelly, Harry Zucconi, Leonard Shahbazian, Fred Zucconi, Claire Connelly and Eloise Bernstein. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Touchette and Joan Heydt and a brother Thomas and his spouse Kathy.

George worked many years at the Worthington Pump Company, Harrison, NJ, retiring in 1990 to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

George will be remembered for his many years of service. He was a volunteer coach in the West New York Babe Ruth League and Sts Joseph and Michael’s Sports Association. He was a devoted Catholic and served as a Eucharistic Minister at Sts Joseph and Michael and St Lawrence churches. He also enjoyed participating in the St Francis Academy lunch program where some of his grandchildren attended.

Visitation will take place at Leber Funeral Home, 2000 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ on Wednesday July 26, 2023 from 2 pm-8 pm. A funeral mass will be offered on Thursday July 27, 2023 at 10:30am at St Lawrence Church, Weehawken, NJ. Burial following at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Saint Francis Academy, Union City (stfranicisacademy.com) Sts Joseph and Michael Sports Association in care of Steve Ricciardi, 7 Shippen St, Weehawken,NJ 07086 or Secaucus VFW 3776, 1400 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leber-fh.com for the Shahbazian family.