George F. Giering III

George F. Giering, III, a longtime resident of Woodbridge, CT, passed away peacefully at Meadow Mills Memory Care on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Through brute strength, he courageously fought through this past year to celebrate his 81st birthday, Thanksgiving & Christmas, visit work and take joy rides. He was able to enjoy taking walks, calling friends & family and talking of the good old days to the end. George is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Gerri), his son, George IV, his daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and his two most prized processions, his grandsons, Samuel and Jason. Born November 16, 1942, George was the son of the late George F. Giering II and Ethel Warner Giering, brother to three sisters (Linda King, Noreen Endriss and Elizabeth Ross), and a sister-in-law, brother-in-law to five lucky men and uncle to twelve nieces and nephews. Growing up in Hamden, he graduated from Hamden High School, then proudly attended Norwich University in Northfield, VT. After receiving his business degree, he served two years in the US Army as Second Lieutenant, Armor Officer and four years in Reserves. He continued to have a strong involvement with Norwich University as a Class Agent. He was a vested member on the Board of Trustees, the Board of Fellows and the Partridge Society, receiving several honorary recognitions over the years. George leaves two scholarships, one in his name and another in his mother’s name, to benefit deserving cadets. And, without a doubt, he was enthusiastically in charge of the Norwich University Class of 1965 Reunion, rallying the troops to celebrate every five years. His heart of gold allowed him to maintain lifelong friendships, always reinforced with phone calls to share stories and stay connected. Following his service, he dedicated his life to growing our family business, Giering Metal Finishing, Inc. in Hamden, CT as President and CEO, expanding operations to Waterbury, CT and serving industries nationwide. George was a board member of the Connecticut Association of Metal Finishing, committed to advancing business and the industry. George adored his employees and never demanded anything of them that he had not done himself. After receiving his pilot’s license as a young adult, he enjoyed flights to special destinations like Nantucket, Vermont, Block Island, and Rochester, NY. In his “spare time”, George distinctly served his civic duties on the Woodbridge Republican Town Committee, Board of Selectman, Board of Finance and Amity Building Committee. For several years, he coached his son’s baseball team for the Woodbridge Father’s Baseball League, connecting with youth in the community. As a long-time member of the New Haven Country Club, he briefly served on their board. This man was the Chairman of Woodbridge Wetlands Commission, President of Fishers Landing Association, Nantucket, MA and President of Crestview Lake Association, Woodbridge, CT. Most importantly, in his private life, George was always up for a ski adventure and world travel. He loved to spend time with his wife, family and friends in locations dear to him. Our family is forever grateful for the special care he received from the staff at Meadow Mills Memory Care in Hamden, CT and Connecticut Hospice. Visitors will be received at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Avenue, Hamden CT on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 4:00pm to 6:30 pm; 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm will be a designated time for family & friends to share memories and stories of the George dear to us all. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Connecticut Hospice, Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association, or American Red Cross in George’s memory.

George F. Giering III

November 16, 1942 - February 29, 2024