Comments on: Goodbye, George

By: Fr Charles G Vella

Fr Charles G Vella — Fri, 16 May 2014 12:11:14 +0000

There goes at the call of his Father a true, honest, loving and clever person dedicated to his family and his mission on earth.

We all miss him for he was the best suldat ta’ Kristu. Condolences to the family and a Mass has been celebrated for him in Milano at the Hospice.

By: Joe Parretti

Joe Parretti — Fri, 16 May 2014 07:06:32 +0000

A sad loss indeed. Apart from being part of the family (his younger brother Gordon is married to my daughter) George was a jovial person of remarkable fortitude.

Last time I visited him in hospital, he was strong enough to crack a joke even though he was passing through a very bad patch. With a smile on his face he showed me the scar left after his first surgical intervention and told me “now I will have to wear a wig, not to hide the scar ta, but because I am going bald.”

We laughed and when I left him, I cried just like a little child.

My sincere condolences go to his wife Rowena and sons Sean and Kurt, to his brothers Anthony, Kenneth and Gordon. Farewell George, I am sure we will meet again someday never to part again.

By: Brendon Borg

Brendon Borg — Fri, 16 May 2014 00:18:08 +0000

As one of the closest persons to George in the past nine years, tough I was expecting it, I am shattered and find it hard to accept that he’s no longer with us. He was young at heart and a great person to be with, I have beautiful memories which I treasure and will never forget.

George was a real gentleman, loud and straight to the point, but with him you know where you stand, there was no middle road with Georgie, but he was a kind person which goes out of his way to help others.

With tears in my eyes I wave goodbye to a great man who loved me the way I am, a second father to me, a friend I always counted on.

Rest in peace my dear Georgie.

By: J Pace

J Pace — Thu, 15 May 2014 23:24:23 +0000

Sad news. George was firm in his convictions and would not give in easily, but he was fair and a gentleman. Brave man indeed.

Condolences to his family.

By: Nana

Nana — Thu, 15 May 2014 22:20:32 +0000

I remember George in 1985-1986 in Valletta when there was demonstration about lack of water. I was near him and a barrage of policeman came and start hitting him with their truncheons for nothing and threw him into a jeep all covered in blood. R.i.P George and condolences to the family.

By: Whiite coat

Whiite coat — Thu, 15 May 2014 21:25:21 +0000

In reply to Giovanni Bonello. What a beautiful comment.

By: Harry Worth

Harry Worth — Thu, 15 May 2014 20:56:58 +0000

George had a mission in life, to be there for others, always ready to help everyone out.

George, thank you for being there for me when I needed your advice, which was always sound.

I will sorely miss looking out for you when returning home, sitting at a table at your favourite cafe’, sipping your coffee.

Until we meet again.

By: Wilson

Wilson — Thu, 15 May 2014 19:36:33 +0000

Condolences to the family. Many will miss him.

By: Helene Asciak

Helene Asciak — Thu, 15 May 2014 19:20:50 +0000

In reply to Sean .G. Cutajar. Sean, it's a very difficult time for you, so it was really nice of you to write in. Your father will be remembered by many for a long time to come.

By: Louis Pace

Louis Pace — Thu, 15 May 2014 18:35:11 +0000

Very sad news to hear – 2014 is getting the 80s crowd. Had hoped that he managed to overcome the illness knowing what a strong character he was.

Always in my prayers, George.

Condolences to his family.