George Kollitides

George K. Kollitides May 1, 1938 - June 24, 2016 Cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, George K. Kollitides of Charlestown, RI passed away tragically during a visit to his birth country, Greece, on June 24th, 2016. George saw life as an adventure of his own design; immigrating to the US in 1958, he fell in love with America and chose to make it his home, becoming a proud US citizen in 1971. He married Loret Savage Kollitides in Manhattan, NYC, was then joyful parent to George II and Melissa and later, "Pappou" to three precious grandsons. A graduate of Hunter College, NYC, George retired from Melard Technologies, Armonk, NY where he was VP of Manufacturing. In 1999, he moved fulltime to his beloved home in Tockwotten Cove, Charlestown, RI where he reveled in boating, clamming, motorcycle riding, gardening, fixing and puttering, always in the company of an ever-expanding circle of friends who he treated as family. With his zest for life and huge heart, George made all he encountered feel special. He will be deeply missed. All friends who knew and loved George are invited to celebrate George's life alongside his adoring family. Visiting hours are Wednesday July 6, 4pm - 7pm at Avery Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Annunciation, 175 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, RI on Thursday July 7th at 10am with burial and reception to follow at River Bend Cemetery, 117 Beach St., Westerly RI.