George M Evans

1930 - 2017

George M Evans obituary, 1930-2017, Cos Cob, CT

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home - Greenwich

31 Arch Street

Greenwich, Connecticut

George Evans Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 28, 2017.

George Monroe Evans, of Greenwich Ct died on Tuesday February 28, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband to the late Louise J. Evans, father and grandfather, George was born on July 4, 1930 in Pittsburgh Pa. George was the son of the late Harold G. Evans and Mary Jo Evans. George graduated Amherst College in 1952. He then served as Navigation Officer on the USS Lowry during the Korean War, before returning to obtain his MBA from Wharton School of Business. George and Louise were married in 1954. They moved from Wyomissing, Pa to Greenwich in 1964 to the home where he stayed for the remainder of his life. George and Louise raised two children, Elizabeth M. Evans and George M. Evans lll. George began his professional life with CNA Insurance. He continued his career in Marketing and Consulting when joining Booz Allen and Hamilton and Ernst and Young. He finalized his career at his private company, Evans Management in Greenwich. George is survived by his daughter Betsy and her two sons Joshua and Nicholas. His son Chip and wife Sandy, and their four sons CJ, Christopher, Charles and Chase. He is also survived by his loving sister Catherine E. Reynolds and many nephews and their families. George is also survived by his loving caregiver Sandra Brinson. George was an avid sportsman and competitor. He enjoyed competing in tennis and paddle tennis matches at Greenwich Country Club. He loved skiing, especially at Vail with friends and family. He cherished the wonderful times on Long Island Sound on the CE-BE boat with family and dear friends. There will be a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to The Greenwich Home Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com

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March 17, 2017

cathy mann

Hi Chip and Sandy, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope to see you sometime in Florida...I have alot of wonderful memories of our times together here...Cathy Salines Mann

March 14, 2017

Dearest Chip,
So sorry to read about your dad. Many hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
Love, Renata

March 14, 2017

Dearest Chip,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Many hugs to all of you and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Renata

March 12, 2017

Andy Healy

Chip and family,
I am sorry about your loss. Mister cross country skier I remember well.
He was a good man.
R.I.P.

Warm regards,
Andy Healy

March 10, 2017

Caroline Hamburger

Ocean House mourned lovely Louise and now mourns George. Two splendid people.

March 4, 2017

Peggy Jenckes

Our very deepest sympathies to your families. We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Sincerely Aunt Peggy and family

March 1, 2017

George Monroe Evans, of Greenwich Ct died on Tuesday February 28, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband to the late Louise J. Evans, father and grandfather, George was born on July 4, 1930 in Pittsburgh Pa. George was the son of the late Harold G. Evans and Mary Jo Evans.
George graduated Amherst College in 1952. He then served as Navigation Officer on the USS Lowry during the Korean War, before returning to obtain his MBA from Wharton School of Business.
George and Louise were married in 1954. They moved from Wyomissing, Pa to Greenwich in 1964 to the home where he stayed for the remainder of his life. George and Louise raised two children, Elizabeth M. Evans and George M. Evans lll.
George began his professional life with CNA Insurance. He continued his career in Marketing and Consulting when joining Booz Allen and Hamilton and Ernst and Young. He finalized his career at his private company, Evans Management in Greenwich.
George is survived by his daughter Betsy and her two sons Joshua and Nicholas. His son Chip and wife Sandy, and their four sons CJ, Christopher, Charles and Chase. He is also survived by his loving sister Catherine E. Reynolds and many nephews and their families. George is also survive by his loving caregiver Sandra Brinson.
George was an avid sportsman and competitor. He enjoyed competing in tennis and paddle tennis matches at Greenwich Country Club. He loved skiing, especially at Vail with friends and family. He cherished the wonderful times on Long Island Sound on the CE-BE boat with family and dear friends.
There will be a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to The Greenwich Home Hospice Care.

March 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

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