Obituary of George R. Jackson

George R. Jackson of Pine Island, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, December 09, 2010. He was 83 years of age. The son of the late Christopher Jackson & Margaret (Rae) Jackson he was born on December 21, 1926 in Seaside Park, NJ. George served in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Ford Motor Company. Dad was a quiet loving man, liked doing carpentry and enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren, great granddaughter, and nephew Andy. You could always find him sitting at the kitchen table with the coffee pot on to welcome visitors, with John Wayne Westerns playing on the TV. He was a kind hearted to do for others but would never ask for anything. We will always remember his favorite saying, “What are you going to do? That’s life.” Survivors include his children: Christopher Jackson & wife Colleen of Georgia, Pamela Todman & husband Donald of Pine Island, Son, Thomas Jackson & wife Josie of Montana. His grandchildren: Lauren St. Onge & husband Adam, Shelby Jackson, Shane Jackson & wife Kim, Ashley & Heather Jackson. Great granddaughter, Sidney St. Onge, and his best friend Ed Ward and wife Helene. Predeceased by his wife Gertrude Jackson, son, Rev. Bruce Jackson and two brothers & two sisters. Visitation will be on Monday, December 13th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 690 County Route# 1, Pine Island, NY 10969. Funeral mass will be held 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 14th at St. Stanislaus Church, Pine Island, NY 10969. Burial will be immediately following in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Island. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pine Island Volunteer Ambulance Corps., PO Box 264, Pine Island, NY 10969.