George L

Freeman

George Louis Freeman was born in Englewood, New Jersey on September 26, 1948. His parents were the late Dorothea (Pegeese) and Henry Freeman. "Georgie" attended Englewood Public Schools. In 1966, he graduated from Dwight Morrow High.

In 1969, George married Marsha Short. From their union, Valerie Michele was born. Valerie and his granddaughter Kylah, were the light of his life.

George entered the workforce through an Urban League program, when he became an intern for Bendix Corporation in Teterboro, New Jersey. This training afforded him the skills to become a draftsman. George later enlisted in the Army National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge after serving. It was during these years that he was also a coach for one of Englewood's Little League teams. George's career path eventually led him to employment with IBM in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. There he moved up the ranks, holding various positions. Upon leaving IBM, George took on his final position as a foreman at Lear Construction in New York City.

In 2007, George experienced a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and with a speech disorder known as Aphasia. George's new challenges prompted him to attend the Adler Aphasia Center in Maywood, New Jersey. There he strengthened his communication skills, made new friends, and experienced new things. He developed a passion for making jewelry, painting pottery, writing for the newsletter and performing in the annual theatrical productions.

George was the "Ladies Man". He loved fancy cars, and he could always be seen wearing one of his signature caps and his dark shades. He LOVED the Mets and he loved listening to his "Oldies But Goodies" on Saturday mornings. He loved playing poker scratch off games; and in spite of his Aphasia, he loved talking to his many friends! George never complained. He was always 50/50. And he lived life to the fullest.

George went home to be with the lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He will join with his mother Dorothea and Father Henry. Brothers Curtis, Kenneth and Bernhard. Sisters Linda, Brenda and Rhodia. And Aunt Lorraine Scofield.

George leaves to cherish his memory his devoted daughter Valerie Freeman, granddaughter Kylah Wiggins, sisters Lorraine Mingo and Beverly Freeman. Longtime companion Althea Allen, loving niece La'Ron Freeman, cousin Andrea "Mimi" Dixon and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.