Obituary of George John Clark Jr.

George John Clark Jr. of Florida, New York entered into eternal rest peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, June 6, 2024 after a long courageous battle. He was 77.

The son of the late George John Clark and Grace Van Clark, he was born on November 5, 1946 in Manhattan, New York and was raised in the Bronx.

George was a US Army veteran that served his country proudly.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dale Clark; son, Adam Clark and wife Mia; 6 most precious grandchildren, Hannah, Aidan and Liam Stritmater; Virginia, Sebastian and Silas Clark; as well as his cherished nieces and nephews, Eric, Michael, Kimberly, Jacqueline and their families. 

George was pre deceased by his beautiful daughter Heather Stritmater, a brother, Robert Clark and a nephew, Aaron Lawton.

George was, among many things, a very talented artist. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, he continued to enjoy drawing and painting in his spare time. He was also a Civil War enthusiast and collector that loved history and reading. 

A loving, devoted husband and father; above all, an incredible "Bampy" to his treasured grandchildren. He spent many occasions drawing and painting with them, cooking special treats together, or just quiet moments on the couch watching TV.

George's love will live on forever with all of us.

Friends and family are welcome to join us for a memorial visitation on Saturday, June 15th from 3-7 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.  Military honors will commence at 5 p.m. and a memorial prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Kidney Fund.