George John Petras III Obituary
George John Petras III (Union, New Jersey) passed away on October 1, 2026. George, born on September 8, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George John Petras III to show support.
George will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew George will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. George’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his significant other Irene Goldie-Petras; and his children, George IV, Larry and Robin.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Galante Funeral Home-Union (2800 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083). A Mass will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at the St. Michael Church (1212 Kelly St, Union, NJ 07083). A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at the Graceland Memorial Park (1900 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033).
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to St. Jude or New Jersey Boystown. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
