George Main

MAIN, GEORGE W. Led home by a company of angels, Captain George W. Main marched bravely into the arms of his Lord on January 27. 2010. Preceded in death by his wife Jennie and his eldest son, Dennis, he is survived by wife Elaine, daughters Joy and Christine, sons, William, Gerald, Arnold and James. George was surrounded by eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he attended Brooklyn College, and worked for the Merchant Marines before enlisting in the U.S. Army in World War II. He served as Captain until his discharge at the end of the war. He returned to his home on Long Island, N.Y. to raise his family. In Franklin Square, N.Y. his civic activities included Auxiliary Police Service, Boy Scouts of America and leadership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His presence in these organizations was life long that added joy and vitality to his own life as well those he served. In 1979, having retired from Sperry Gyroscope, he moved to Arizona to continue in the family antique business which was a constant source of pride. Having lived for a glorious 92 years, he will be forever in our hearts and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 1, 2010 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ.