Obituary of George Small

SMALL- George A. Small, Jr., age 83 of Seymour, beloved husband of the late Nadia Beletsky Small, died February 4, 2010 in the Water's Edge Health Care Center, Middletown, surrounded by his family. Born in Derby on November 11, 1926, he was the son of the late George A. and Helen Abel Small, Sr. Mr. Small was a long time resident of Seymour. He was the owner and operator of the former East Side Auto Service of Ansonia for over 35 years, specializing in VW repairs and sales. He is survived by his devoted children, Nancy Small and her husband Kent Harrigan of Middletown, Linda Washicosky of Waterbury, and Diana Smith of Beacon Falls; five cherished grandchildren & a great-granddaughter; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Helen Buck and a son-in-law, Michael Smith. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 9:00 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas the Apostle Church 733 Oxford Rd. (Rte. 67) Oxford, at 10:00AM. Interment will be in Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Seymour. Family and friends may call on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.