Obituary: George Kretock, 89, of Wallingford

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George Kretock, 89, of Wallingford, passed away April 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cumbola, PA on February 20, 1930, a son of the late John and Anna (Wargo) Kretock.

He worked as a lineman for Connecticut Power & Light for many years until retiring. He loved gardening and was a lifetime member of the Wallingford Elks Lodge. He loved football, baseball, and basketball, and holiday dinners with family and friends.

His family would like to thank his caregiver, Tembile Nadmase for the care and compassion he gave to George and to Tommy Balderacchi for all he did for George during his many years of friendship.

He is survived by his daughters, Helana Eylward, Cynthia Radzavich, Margaret McLean and her husband, Frank, and Brenda Amato and her companion, Errol Werner; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Kretock, Michael, John, and Steve Guzley, Helen Sachar, Katherine Mullock, and Anna Breiner, his sons-in-law, Michael Eylward Sr. and Randy Radzavich, and his grandson, Jake Chasse

His family will receive relatives and friends at the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St., Ext., Wallingford on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am when the funeral cortege will proceed to Most Holy Trinity Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. www.wallingfordfh.com