George J. Haddy
July 6, 1924 — February 6, 2011
George J. Haddy, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011, at St. George Orthodox Church, 3650 Cottage Grove Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Father Fred Shaheen and Rev. Deacon Edmund Abodeely. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, followed by a Trisagion Service beginning at 7 p.m at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home. There also will be a visitation one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Burial: St. George Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his children, Larry (Stephanie) Haddy of Scottsdale, Arizona, Doug Haddy, Lori (Michael) Rott, both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Christopher (Patty), Jessica, Erica (Tim), Trina (Rick) Nick (Ashley), Ryan, Jenna, Megan and Kayla; and great-grandchildren, Calvin, Ian, Kyler and Sophia Grace. Also surviving is his sister, Helen Brammer; sister-in-law, Syriano Haddy; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie; three brothers; and three sisters.
George was born July 6, 1924, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Sadie and John Haddy. He originally worked in the family business called Cedar Valley Dairy, and the Dairy Bar, then at Sanitary Dairy, Land ‘O’ Lakes, and Swiss Valley Dairy. Following retirement, he kept himself busy by continuing to work at various jobs. George loved, and was an extremely active member of, his church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir, and as a chanter and served on the church board.
In addition to watching the Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes, he loved ballroom dancing and playing bingo. George treasured any family time he could get, and idolized everyone, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved telling stories and singing songs to his grandchildren.
George touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
His memory will live on with his family and friends. George is now reunited with many relatives, especially his loving wife.
Survivors include his children, Larry (Stephanie) Haddy of Scottsdale, Arizona, Doug Haddy, Lori (Michael) Rott, both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Christopher (Patty), Jessica, Erica (Tim), Trina (Rick) Nick (Ashley), Ryan, Jenna, Megan and Kayla; and great-grandchildren, Calvin, Ian, Kyler and Sophia Grace. Also surviving is his sister, Helen Brammer; sister-in-law, Syriano Haddy; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie; three brothers; and three sisters.
George was born July 6, 1924, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Sadie and John Haddy. He originally worked in the family business called Cedar Valley Dairy, and the Dairy Bar, then at Sanitary Dairy, Land ‘O’ Lakes, and Swiss Valley Dairy. Following retirement, he kept himself busy by continuing to work at various jobs. George loved, and was an extremely active member of, his church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir, and as a chanter and served on the church board.
In addition to watching the Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes, he loved ballroom dancing and playing bingo. George treasured any family time he could get, and idolized everyone, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved telling stories and singing songs to his grandchildren.
George touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
His memory will live on with his family and friends. George is now reunited with many relatives, especially his loving wife.
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