Robert Garvin George

6/24/24

Robert Garvin George, 73, of Skaneateles, passed away surrounded by family at Crouse Hospital on June 24th, 2024.

Rob was born in Hartford, CT, but moved at a young age to Springfield, PA, where he became and remained an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. The George family then moved to Syracuse, NY, where Rob met the love of his life and partner in all things for 51 years, Mary Tiby George. They chose Skaneateles, NY as their home and the place to raise their son, Kevin. It is still their home today.

Rob was a ‘69 graduate of West Genesee High School and Auburn Community College.

He was an electrician at Allied Chemical Corporation for many years, until his entrepreneurial spirit led him to start and operate two successful businesses: Superior Interior and RG George Electric. He worked at each until he retired.

Rob had many talents. He was an avid musician, athlete, short order cook and had uncanny, self-taught electrical, mechanical and construction abilities. The sound of laughter was never far from Rob. He enjoyed the company and counsel of many. There was no one more loyal or ready to do whatever could be done to help family or friend in need- a true “foxhole guy”.

Rob also loved games and competition (and cherry pie with a glass of ice cold milk.) He was a 32 year member of Skaneateles Country Club, where he founded and was “commissioner” of the SCC pitch league for 30 years. He was a regular participant in the SCC golf leagues and tournaments, several of which he won with various partners, including with Kevin, the 2007 Father & Son Tournament Net Championship. He also aced the 8th and 15th holes at SCC. His passion for the game was evident and infectious. He shared it with his blood brothers, as well as the few, fortunate to be “Honorary George Brothers” and passed it to Kevin, who will pass it to his son, Logan. 

Rob was also a member at the Skaneateles Sons of the American Legion.

Family was the most important thing to Rob. He loved spending the winter months with Mary, family, and friends at their home in Nokomis, FL.

Rob was predeceased by his father, Christopher C. George, his mother, Patricia Ann Garvin George, father-in-law John Tiby, mother-in-law Beth Tiby and brother-in-law, John Tiby, Jr. (Soon Heui). He is survived by his wife, Mary, and son Kevin (Sonia), and grandson, Logan. He is also survived by three brothers, Christopher C. George, Jr. (Kathleen), Shawn (Virginia), Timothy (Susan), brother-in-law, Thomas Tiby, sister-in-law, Nancy Tiby. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, who knew him affectionately as “Uncle Rock”.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church at 10 am on Friday, July 19th, with a celebration of life to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association or Francis House (Syracuse, NY).