George C. Fierthaler

George Charles Fierthaler passed away on July 1, 2025 at his home in Freehold, New York. George was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 3, 1947, the son of the late George W. And Margaret (Quirk) Fierthaler. George is also predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan Bowers Fierthaler, in January 2021,by his sister, Peggy Margaret Fierthaler Fleming, his stepchildren, Billy Bowers, Valerie Bowers Bennett and step-grandson, Austin Ray. When George graduated high school he joined the US Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam in the 577th Engineer Battalion from February, 1968 to September, 1969 where he received the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in the Republic of Vietnam and then went on to finish his enlistment stateside. Upon his return he later moved to Cairo, NY and worked for Loughman’s Lumber for many years. In 1983, George met Joan, the love of his life. Together they moved to St. Augustine, Florida and they married on December 31, 1989. George and Joan loved spending long weekends in Cocoa Beach, Florida. While living there, George worked as a mechanic for many years. After Joan’s retirement they moved back to New York and settled in Freehold, New York. They enjoyed spending time together on their deck watching the deer and looking at the mountains. George loved dogs, especially his best friend, Blaze, whom he lost two years ago. George is survived by his sister, Susan Fierthaler Giampiccolo and her husband, Joseph of New Jersey, his brother, Arthur Fierthaler of Florida, his brother and sister in law, Phil and Frieda Wallace of Virginia, his step children, Lauri (Bowers) and James Rumph, Robert and Faith Bowers, Mike Stoutenborough, and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren that he loved dearly. Graveside services will be held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 on July 11, 2025 @ 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in George’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www. t2t.org or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. To leave condolences for the fmaily please visit the tribute wall above. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Richards's Funeral Home, 29 Bross St., Cairo.

George C. Fierthaler

November 3, 1947 - July 1, 2025