YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – On Friday, June 4, 2021, George T. Svatosky, 89, passed away at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
To know George was to love him, and he was loved by so many. George was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. George touched so many people’s lives; Whether at the Baseball Diamond, in the Eagles Lodge or at home, you always feel like family with him.
George was born on June 16, 1931 in Blainsburg, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest son of the late George M. Svatosky and Francis Levenko Svatosky.
George graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1950, where he played football and baseball.
Honors for Alumni of Campbell Memorial High School
Upon graduation, he was drafted into the New York Giants Baseball Organization (currently the San Francisco Giants) and began his career in the minor league.
In 1952 he was drafted into the US Army and proudly served his country in Korea until 1954.
Upon returning from the war, George continued his minor league career in the Cleveland Indians Farm System. A broken ankle injury ended George’s tenure in the minor leagues.
George met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Cimmento, and they were married on September 9, 1962. Together, he and Patricia started their family in west Youngstown.
George worked several jobs in the beverage industry. He worked for Pepsi, Carling’s Black Label, Mahoning Beverage, and the rest of his career with the Superior Beverage Company until he retired in 1993. He served for 30 years with the local Teamster’s Union. George will forever be known as the “Beer Man” by his friends.
George played in the Steel Valley Softball League from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. He played for the following teams: Sheriff Ray T. Davis, Youngstown Curve-Form, Depizzo’s, Belleria Pizza, ACC Club and Empire Club. After his retirement, George played in the Youngstown Classic Baseball Association. He played with several teams, including Massilon and the Ohio Classics, while traveling to Arizona and Florida several times to play tournaments. Although he never pitched in his early baseball career, George went on to be a very effective and successful pitcher. Just a tribute to his talent.
George was also a proud member of Eagles Lodge 213, where he met so many friends later in life.
George leaves behind his children Anthony (Tony) Svatosky from Poland, John Svatosky (at home), Mariane Kalis from Youngtown and Patricia (Robert) Planey from Struthers. He also leaves four grandchildren, Anthony, Ryan, Cory and Chad.
George preceded his wife Patricia in death; his parents and two brothers, Robert and James.
Friends can call on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home.
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, there will be a devotional service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. in St. Christine Catholic.
The burial takes place in the Calvary cemetery.
A special thank you to the staff on the 8th floor of St. Elizabeth’s for looking after a very difficult time.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George T. Svatosky, please visit our Flower shop.
A TV Tribute will air Tuesday, June 8th at the following approximate times: 5:17 am on WKBN, 8:39 am on FOX, 5:21 pm on WYTV, and 6:35 pm on MyYTV.
