Obituary of George J Sideris

George John Sideris, 87, of Fort Lee, NJ passed away at his home with his family by his side on April 24th, 2014. George is survived by Mary (nee Skouras), his beloved wife of 60 years, and two children Diane and John. George was born in Athens Greece and raised in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen where he attended High School of Commerce. After serving in World War II as a US Army Staff Sergeant, George came home to earn a Bachelor of Science in Economics from NYU. George had an illustrious career in Finance till he retired as Chief Financial Officer for Long Island Lighting Company in 1992. Loving husband, devoted father, fiercely loyal friend, indomitable spirit and honest as day is long. George will be missed more than words can say but will be remembered for the love he had in his heart for everyone he met, his ever present smile and his determined optimism best captured in his favorite phrase “I’m in good shape for the shape that I’m in”. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 27th from 4-9pm at A.K. Macagna Funeral home, 495 Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park, NJ. The funeral will take place on Monday, April 28th at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle, NY. Burial immediately following at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings, NY. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society In George's name. May His Memory Be Eternal! To plant Memorial Trees in memory of George J Sideris, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.