GLENS FALLS – George L. Missita, III, 65, of Glens Falls passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Born on November 29, 1956, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony Missita, Sr. and Leona Renaud-Missita.
On July 15, 1978, he married Gayle Wright in Lake George. Together they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage.
George was mechanically inclined and a certified welder through Modern Welding School.
He was raised by Henry Chabot, who taught George the love of working with his hands. George was able to fix anything, but it was never quite square or straight. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, shooting the breeze with his loved ones, but loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren. George never met a stranger he didn’t like.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepfather and mentor, Henry Chabot, his nephew, Richard Schenk and his brothers in law, Robert Willette and Terry LaMay.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Missita; he was a proud father of three, Jeremiah Missita and his wife, Jessica, April Briggs and her husband, Richard, and Sheena Missita; he was grandfather to 18; and great grandfather to 7; he is also survived by his siblings, Bonnie Willette, Antoinette Missita (Rick), Anthony Missita, Jr. (JoAnn), Dorothea Clifford, Bernadette Missita, Jane Bertrand (Frank), Hazel Palmer (Clement) and Angela LaMay; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Monday, August 29, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.
Memorial donations in George’s memory may be sent to the Open Door Mission, 226 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801.
To Tony and family. I am saddened to read of George’s passing. I wish you all peace and strength. Mike Kanofsky.
To Tony and his family I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all I babysat him and want you to know I loved him.
Jane, Tony, Antoinette, Angie, Hazel, Bernie. My prayers are with you all during this time. I remember George well when we lived next door to you as kids. George had a bubbly, fun personality. A lot of energy. May God be with you at this sad time.