Asea, George Joseph Sr., 81 went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 11, 2006. George was a man of many talents, including studying lapidary, building homes, and welding. His customers have often relayed to his family that, George is just the nicest guy. George will be greatly missed by all, and his family would like you to cherish the thought that his last breath on earth was also his first breath in heaven. Loving husband of the former Mildred Gloria Scherer. Devoted father of Linda Messina and her husband, Eddie, Michael Asea and his wife, Ronnie, Bonnie Schoen, and her husband, Bill, George Asea Jr. and his wife, Wendy, and Darlene Asea. Proud grandfather of Sherri, Crystal, Bree, Lance, Tiffany, Matthew, Brian, Amy, and Mark. Proud great grandfather of Madison. Beloved brother of Leo Hatem, Charles Asea, and the late James Asea. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 10:15 AM. Funeral Service to follow at Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Paterson at 11:00 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com

OBITUARY

George Joseph Asea, Sr. age 81 of Paterson died Tuesday. Born in Norfolk, Va he lived in Paterson for most of his life. He was a retired Firefighter for Paterson Fire Department, Truck Company #1. He was also a licensed plumber. Mr. Asea was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Salt Lake City. He was a member and deacon of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Paterson.

Preceeding him in death was:a brother, James Asea

Survivors include his wife:

The former Mildred Gloria Scherer of Paterson

2 sons:

Michael Asea of Hackensack, NJ

George Asea, Jr. of Hawthorne, NJ

3 daughters:

Linda Messina of Vernon, NJ

Bonnie Schoen of Bloomingdale, NJ

Darlene Asea of Paterson, NJ

2 brothers:

Leo Hatem of Paterson, NJ

Charles Asea of San Jose, CA

Also survived by 9 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins

Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.