George E. Fallat, age 91, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Christiana Care Hospital. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Alex and Mary (Timko) Fallat. George is survived by his wife of 68 years and best friend, Mary (Murphy); four children, Colleen Reft (Regis), Anne Maffia (Bob), Stephen (Barbara), and George (Christine); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
George attended Berwick High School and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He worked for the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania and DuPont Company as a Telecommunications Manager. George served in the US Army during the Korean War as a second lieutenant.
George loved fishing, boating, skiing, and golf — but mostly spending time with family and friends. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. in church. At the request of the family, please wear a mask. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in George’s name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o Holy Child Church or Paralyzed Veterans of America, PO Box 758521, Topeka, KS 66675-8521.
