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George Michael Vukovich, Sr.
July 5, 1936 to August 30, 2021
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George M. Vukovich, Sr. 85, of Manteno, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, after an extended illness. Born on July 5, 1936 in New Castle PA, the son of the late F.J. "Lobby" and Violet Vukovich. George married the “love of his life”, the former Janet Irene Mosley, on Oct. 1, 1960. The two remained inseparable and dedicated their lives to one another until his passing.
George was a life-long resident of the West Pittsburg and New Castle area until relocating to Manteno during 2021. He was a member of the United States Armed Forces and served in the Army from 1958 to 1959. After serving our country, he was employed with Matthews Conveyor Systems, Interstate Construction and worked in the Office of the Auditor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, until his retirement. He also owned his own auto-body repair shop as this was a true passion of his! He was a life-time member of the Croatian Lodge, member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Camillus Church. His greatest joy was his family. He cherished every moment he had with his grandchildren. He loved hearing their stories and having his special "papa-time" with each.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, father-in-law and friend, he is survived by his wife, Janet, of Manteno, Illinois; son, George Jr. (DeAnn) of Alliance, Ohio; daughter, Karen (Steve Simcak) of Mentor, Ohio; daughter, Diane, of Bloomington, Illinois; daughter, Patty (Tony Hemker) of Manteno, Illinois; son, Dan, of New Castle; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Terreri of Pittsburgh; sister, Dolly Vukovich-Mort of New Castle; and sister, Maryann (Russ Freed) of New Castle.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his infant brother (Carl); nephew and godson, Trooper Rusty Freed; grandson, Steven Simcak; in-laws, James C. and Wanda Mosley; brother-in-law, James E. Mosley; and nephew Tim Mosley.
A private service for George will be held at The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois, on Sept. 11, 2021.
Give George eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
