SOUTHPORT — George R. Merrifield, 89, of Southport, passes away August 13, 2025.
Born in Brooklyn, NY February 21, 1936 to George and Catherine Merrifield.
He is survived by his wife 26 years, June V. Merrifield; his daughter, Judy Cardella and her husband Mike, of Southport; his son, Mark Merrifield and his wife, Carolyn, of Sebastian, FL, and Matthew Merrifield of Delanco, NJ; his grandchildren, Michael Cardella, Danielle Kanters, Maxx Rizzi, Madison Rizzi; his great-grandchildren, Fenna and Flora Kanters; and step-son, Robert Rizzi; and many nieces and nephews.
George went to the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed for 33 years at Public Service Electric and Gas Company of Newark, NJ. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown, NJ were he served as Vestry Member and Jr. Warden. He was a lifelong member of choirs , choruses and theatrical groups throughout New York and New Jersey.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 22, 2025 at Peacock Newnam and White Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, August 22, 2025 before the service at the funeral home.
