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George Edward White, husband of Adrienne White, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2014, at his home in North Branford, surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.
George was born June 16, 1931, in New York City, son of the late Arthur Henry and Mary Harkins White. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, he served in the United States Navy from 1948-1952, as Storekeeper First Class aboard the U.S. Albermarle. In 1954 he married Adrienne Rose DeMaria, and worked for American Airlines for 41 years as a Sales Manager until his retirement in 1993. He was one of the early pioneers of the frequent flier program, the American Airlines' AAdvantage program, launched in 1981, giving special fares to frequent customers, a practice quickly followed by all the major airlines. He was an accomplished baseball player and an avid Yankee fan, and he enjoyed tennis, golfing and sailing during his retirement. He loved painting and drawing, and was endowed with had a great sense of humor, making people laugh even during his final days. He was loved and will be missed by his many friends and colleagues.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne, his three children, Joanne White, John White and Peter White, and his brothers, Richard White of New York, and Thomas White, of Florida. He is predeceased his sister, Joan, and his brothers, Robert and Arthur.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 A.M. at St. Augustine's Church in North Branford. Military honors will be accorded following the Memorial Service. Immediately following this service, family and friends are invited to his home in North Branford. Internment will have been made by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for any donations made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405.
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George Edward White, husband of Adrienne White, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2014, at his home in North Branford, surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.
George was born June 16, 1931, in New York City, son of the late Arthur Henry and Mary Harkins White. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, he served in the United States Navy from 1948-1952, as Storekeeper First Class aboard the U.S. Albermarle. In 1954 he married Adrienne Rose DeMaria, and worked for American Airlines for 41 years as a Sales Manager until his retirement in 1993. He was one of the early pioneers of the frequent flier program, the American Airlines' AAdvantage program, launched in 1981, giving special fares to frequent customers, a practice quickly followed by all the major airlines. He was an accomplished baseball player and an avid Yankee fan, and he enjoyed tennis, golfing and sailing during his retirement. He loved painting and drawing, and was endowed with had a great sense of humor, making people laugh even during his final days. He was loved and will be missed by his many friends and colleagues.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne, his three children, Joanne White, John White and Peter White, and his brothers, Richard White of New York, and Thomas White, of Florida. He is predeceased his sister, Joan, and his brothers, Robert and Arthur.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 A.M. at St. Augustine's Church in North Branford. Military honors will be accorded following the Memorial Service. Immediately following this service, family and friends are invited to his home in North Branford. Internment will have been made by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for any donations made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405.