George Pavan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Angelo Pavan of Yorktown Heights, NY passed away on May 14, 2018. He was a devoted husband and liked by everyone who met him. He enjoyed dancing, red wine, fresh tomatoes from the garden and having good times with family and friends. His favorite spots were camping trips with his family, the Casa Milanese Italian club, and Long Beach Island. He was someone you could always count on for wise advice. He was a dedicated volunteer to numerous organizations in the community. He will be truly be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have met him. He was born on October 14, 1928 in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn, NY. After graduating Brooklyn Technical High School, he attended Pratt University to pursue his interest in architecture. He served our nation in the US Army 1951-1953. Along with his father Sebastian Pavan, he founded Metro Tile and Marble Company which remained in operation for over three decades. His sons Ed and Joe, also ceramic tile contractors, operated Metro Tile after his retirement in 1986. George married Norma on April 7, 1956 at St John’s Church in Mahopac, NY. They were happily married for 62 years having 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. George was an active member of The Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department and was awarded a Life Member for 50 years of service. George grew up in the depression and made sure his children learned the value of a dollar. George is survived by his spouse Norma; his sons Ed Pavan (Murrells Inlet, SC), John Pavan (Brunswick, ME), Bill Pavan (Derwood, MA), Joe Pavan (Hopewell Junction, NY) and daughter Christine Baron (Mahopac, NY); daughter-in-laws Nicole, Carol and Becky (respectfully), son-in-law Curtis; grandchildren Kendall St Laurent, Tracey Pavan, Matthew Pavan, Averi Pavan, Marc Pavan, Andrew Baron, Jacqueline Baron, and Thomas Baron; great grandchildren Gwenivere St Laurent and Natalie Pavan Visitation will be at Yorktown Funeral Home Sunday, May 20th from 2pm to 5pm. Services will be at the funeral home on Monday, May 21st at 11am followed by interment at Amawalk Cemetery. Family and friends then welcome back to Yorktown Fire Department.

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George Pavan

October 14, 1928 - May 14, 2018