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Christina "Tina" George
May 29, 2013

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Christina “Tina” George, age 79, of Taunton passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma (Tolle) George. She is survived by her brother John T. George and his wife Barbara A. (Rocha) George of Taunton, her niece Jacquelyn M. George of Taunton, her nephew Thomas G. George of Berkley, her grand-nephew Derek M. George of Taunton, great grand nephew Derek M. George Jr of Taunton and long time companion Frederic P. Kalacznik of Taunton. Christina “Tina” was a 1952 graduate of Taunton High School. She was first employed by Armor Bronze and Silver Company but was most known throughout Taunton for owning and operating the family business, Weir Fruit Store with her brother John. She was a member of the Albanian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George in South Boston, where she was a generous donor to the church. She also was a member of the Neighborhood Corp among many other community groups within Taunton. She was an avid sports fan for all the New England sports teams, especially the former Boston now Atlanta Braves. After selling the family business and retiring in 2005 she enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. A service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Taunton Monday, June 3rd at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton from 4-8 PM. Interment Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers, Tin’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Albanian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George, 523 East Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127-4415.

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O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home
70 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780
508-823-3371