Anthony “Tony” George Jr, age 81, of Seminole, FL, passed away on March 30th, 2025. He was born in Detroit, MI, to Anthony Sr and Anna (John) George. Raised in Detroit, Tony graduated from Denby High School and during this time he met the love of his life, Charlene Regan. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force. He served our country honorably during the Vietnam War. When he returned, he and Charlene married and started a family.
Tony began work in a financial institution, eventually working his way up to being the President of Knights of Columbus Credit Union in East Detroit. After retiring from the Credit Union, Tony and Charlene moved to St. Petersburg and opened a bagel store on Madeira Beach.
He always enjoyed playing cards, being especially fond of Euchre. Tony had great luck at slot machines and would play anywhere he could find a slot machine. They enjoyed bowling with their children when together as a family.
Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Charlene Regan George; his parents; and his step-grandson Kenneth Brady.
He is survived by his sons Christopher (Cheri) George of Dryden, Michigan and Daniel (Paula) George of Clearwater, FL; grandson William of Michigan and step-granddaughter Brittany of Maryland; sisters Antoinette, Anita and Anna and brother Roger. He is also survived by many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Veterans Funeral Care, 830 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 12:30pm.
Anthony will be laid to rest with United States Air Force Military Honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Disabled American Veterans.
So Sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed Tony and Charlene as my neighbors. We had some good laughs together.
Uncle Tony was my 2nd Father. He taught me so many things, especially how to drive a stick shift in his little yellow Capri he had. He, Chris and Dan were all in the car with me laughing their asses off everytime I stalled! I remember how much he, Auntie, Mom and Dad loved to party!! He had such a cool reel to reel tape player that they would play their music, like The Platters, and dance the night away! They had every Christmas Eve and we made so many great memories every time! My husband, Bob got to know Uncle Tony good over the past 10 years. Everytime we went to visit, Bob loved spending time with Uncle Tony. Loved him sharing his war stories and artifacts he would show him. He loved how he played Elvis music in his car because Bob loves Elvis too. We loved going to the arcade with Uncle Tony. He ALWAYS won! But he would share his machine with us telling us to try it now and that it was our turn to win. He loved to go yo breakfast with Auntie and whomever was visiting them. His most favorite was The Golden Bear. He made friends with the staff, and owner so everytime they would go there they knew what he wanted! He never let on thst ai could see, how he missed Auntie, but I’m sure he did. It makes me smile and warns my heart knowing they are together again. Also with my Dad and Grandma, Uncle Bill, his Dad and Mom and so many other family and friends they had in their life here on earth. May they enjoy the glory of being with God now and be our angels watching over all of us. Rest in peace Uncle Tony.
No words can say how sorry we all are. Our hearts are once again broken. First Auntie and now Uncle Tony. He will be missed dearly. We have so many great memories with him and Auntie and you boys. We were all one big family. We know he missed Auntie so much and now he can rest in Paradise with her. We love you guys and are praying for you. We will always be family!🙏🏻❤️Love, Debbie, Jim n Mike Skupny
I want to express my sympathy to all my cousins in the George family. Losing Tony just 5 months after losing Charlene makes this loss even more painful. Know that I have requested a Requiem Mass for Tony and will keep all of you in my prayers. I’ll miss our discussions about his trips to the casino where it seems he usually won.
We are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your parents were the sweetest people and will be missed by so many. It’s such an honor to have known your dad with his service he gave to our country. With love, Tammy, Rob, Lance and Lydia