Preston – George Pina, Jr., 81, of Preston passed quietly at home on May 27, 2021.
George was born in Taunton, MA. He was a proud graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy Class of 1961 with a Bachelors of Science in Marine Engineering. George sailed with American Export Lines before starting his career at Electric Boat Corporation in 1964. George retired from Electric Boat in 2001 as a Director in Engineering.
George leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Susan Pina; daughter Jamie and her husband Chris Cameron; grandchildren Aidan and Gillian Cameron; son Gregory Pina and his wife Beth; grandchild Caitland Pina.
In his retirement, George cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. George was loved and will be greatly missed by all.
Services will be private. The Gagne Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Road Jewett City, CT has been entrusted with the private arrangements. For online condolences please go to www.gagnepiechowski.com.
Donations in George’s name can be made to Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumni Association PO Box 312 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund or Hartford Health Care Hospice at Home 277 Dunham Street Norwich, CT 06360
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