Obituary of George A. Amsdill, Jr.

George A. Amsdill, Jr., age 74 of Lewiston NY, died Monday November 7, 2016 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston after a lengthy illness. George was born October 26, 1942 in Lewiston, the son of the late George A. Sr., and Loraine (Britton) Amsdill and was a 1960 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from March of 1964 to his honorable discharge in March of 1967. George spent 2 years in Japan as a Military Policeman and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He devoted his life to serving the Village of Lewiston from 1967 to 2003 when he retired as Deputy Superintendent of Public Works. George was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 584 in Lewiston, and a former member of the Ransomville F&AM Lodge # 551. He enjoyed hunting in Alleghany County for many years. He is survived by his children, Anne, Harold, George H., Ernie J., Dennis P., and Scott D. Amsdill; his grandchildren, Alexandria, Christopher, and Olivia Amsdill; and a great grandson, Christopher Amsdill, Jr. a niece and nephews, Mark and Julie Zimmerman. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Zimmerman. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Friday from 3 - 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Mason officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, 5817 Military Rd., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092.