George Barry Mickolas
Date of Notice: Sunday, August 19, 2012; Burlington County Times
George Barry Mickolas, 61, of Shamong, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills.
Born in Trenton, Barry resided in Shamong for the last 25 years. After graduating from Bordentown Regional High School and Rutgers University, where he was a pitcher on the University’s baseball team, Barry served in the military and then worked as an Engineer for the NJ Department of Transportation and as a commercial pilot. He was a member of the Oldsmobile Club, the Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Barry was an avid Phillies fan, a history buff and animal lover, who doted on his own dogs and cats.
Son of the late George and Marie Mickolas; he is survived by his fiancée, Mary Anne Lenihan of Shamong; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Celeste and Bill Ferguson of Vacaville, CA, and Cindy and Bill Nemceff of Yardley, PA; three nephews, Bill, Kevin, and Ryan Ferguson; and his niece, Christie Marie Nemceff.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 10-11AM, at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford. A Memorial service will follow at 11AM, at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barry’s memory to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, County Facilities Complex–Woodlane Rd., 35 Academy Dr., Westampton, NJ 08060.
Barry was our wonderful neighbor. He was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He took care of our property and animals whenever we needed him. We never had to worry, because he was extremely dependable and conscientious. His genuine love and devotion to animals was very apparent. We enjoyed Barry’s company, wealth of knowledge, and many interests. He seemed happiest since he found the love of his life, Mary Anne. What a wonderful couple! We were truly blessed to have known and been able to share our lives with our wonderful friend, Barry Mickolas. He will be greatly missed.
Not having had the pleasure to know Barry as well personally, I have known Mary Anne for some time, and so from my experience the greatest testament is to see how happy he has made her. What a joy to be able to fill someone else with so much goodness and happiness.
My deepest sympathy to Mary Anne and to Barry’s family. I went to school with Barry, and was happy to see him and speak to him at our 40th class reunion 4 years ago. He is in my thoughts & prayers …RIP.
” And one day no resident will say, “I am sick”…..Isaiah 33:24. what a wonderful hope for the future God gives us.