George Richard "String" Hoskins, Sr.
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George Richard "String" Hoskins, Sr, age 86, of West Caln died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the VA Medical Center.
He was the husband of Darlene Giannotta Hoskins.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late George (Sonny) Maris Hoskins and the late Isabella Lake Hoskins. He resided in the Coatesville area all his life.
He was a 1945 graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Pacific Theatre during W.W.II and during the Korean Conflict. His time was spent in Japan and Korea.
He worked for the former Lukens Steel Co., retiring in 1991 after 35-1/2 years of service.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, The Lukens Veteran's Guild, a life member of the West End Fire Co. #3, a life member of the Parkesburg VFW Post #4480, and the Senior Circle, Brandywine Chapter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, George (Rick) Hoskins, Jr of Indianola, WA and Brian (Cheri) Hoskins of Parkesburg; two daughters, Linda Profeto of Coatesville, and Barbara (Steve) Patterson of Coatesville. A stepson, John (Yvette) Dively of Kennett Square and a stepdaughter, Jennifer (Angelo) Cavuto of Coatesville. Nine grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one great, great granddaughter, one sister, Faith (Walt) Powell, of Lewes, DE and four nephews; Walter Powell, Jr., Martin Lockhart, George Lockhart and Aaron Powell.
Predeceased by son-in-law Doug Profeto.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA at 11:00 am.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Coatesville or David's Drive 831, Inc, 1 Somerset Drive, Coatesville, PA 19320
A private interment of cremains will be in Indiantown Gap Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made by visiting wildefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg.
Condolences
We are so sorry for your
We are so sorry for your loss,my God take you in his arms and carry you through this time of loss,Peace be with you
george hoskins
i have known george as a customer at my job for a number of years and he was a wonderful person. i will always remember talking to him and how he always said your looking good howard. may god welcome him with open arms.
Darlene, We were very sorry
Darlene, We were very sorry to read in the paper about the passing of George. You have our deepest sympathy. Jim and Penny
So Sorry
Darlene I am so so sorry to hear of Georges passing. May God Bless You and Yours during this very trying time.
Sympathy
Dear Barb and family!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest sympathy.
Lisa
Uncle George
Sorry I can't find a flight to get back there. All of us here, and in Marysville, UT, and Canada are all with you in spirit. We love you all and I will get back there as soon as I can. Love, your cousin - Laurie & Meredith
Uncle George
David and I send our love to all of you and I sure wish I could be there. My heart is with all of you and you already know that the world lost a good man.
Love you all!
Babe
George was an awesome man and
George was an awesome man and a big part of my youth growing up with rick Barbara and brian he will surely be missed
Our Sympathy
Darlene and family; Linda, Rick, Barbra, and Brian:
Patsy and I extend our deepest sympathy to you all. Darlene I know we have never met but know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda, Rick, Barbra, and brian as I stated in a previous e-mail I have fond memories of Uncle George and all of you,
Blessings and Peace to you all in these days ahead.
Ron Vert
Starbuck, Manitoba
Our thoughts and prayers are
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am down near Philadelphia babysitting our granddaughters. George was a special friend and we had a lot of good times in the Test Lab. Those were the "good ole days!"
To String Hoskins
to Idol or String Hoskins Our prayers well be with you we well surely miss your friendly smile .You surely knew how to cheer us up just by talking to us and giving us a hard time exspecially me.I well never forget the good times we had working together in the testlab. Charlotte and Iwill never forget the good times we had on the trips we took together.I enjoyed teasing you about my age which you could never figure out Well Idol you surely well be missed,so have a safe trip and we well see you in the future Love you buddy
With Love...
Darlene and Family,
I wish I could be there to hold you up. Love to all.
George,
I will never forget the last times we were all together. Breakfast in Exton, dinner at John's... You left your three grandkids with such special words, straight from your heart. I love you. Johnny, Nicole and Alex will never forget either.
Love,
Carrie
Barb and Jen My thoughts and
Barb and Jen
My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family.
Just remember the great times you had with him.
Love,
Dawn Burridge
Our Condolences
Darlene, Brian and family, we are sorry for your loss. Our condolences from what's left of the Test Lab. The Idol will be missed, but his legacy and memories live on.
Please accept my heartfelt
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We all look forward to the near future when the earth will be a renewed paradise and death will be no more. (Rev 21:3,4)
Heartfelt Sympathy
Darlene, John & Jenn,
Sorry for your loss, George was a great guy. May his memories fill your heart with joy!
My deepest sympathies,
Crystal