George L. Kashella's Obituary
George L. Kashella, 64, passed away February 21st, 2016. He was born September 25, 1951 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania ,to the late George and Pauline (Maurer) Kashella. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Owens.
George and his family came to Manatee County in 2001 from Ransomville, New York. He had retired from GM after 30 years. He was an active member of Sarasota Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and for the children’s department. He accepted Christ as a young man and dedicated his life to serving the Lord in church work both here and New York. George received his carpentry degree and loved doing woodworking projects. He was the ultimate handyman and was known to be able to fix anything. Most of all, George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years ,who had also been his high school sweetheart since 9th grade, Sharon; Children, Faith Etherton and her husband, John of Parrish; Son, George Kashella II and his wife, Bennette of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Sister, Paula Wilson and her husband, Ralph of North Tonawanda, New York; Brother, Jennings Kashella and his wife Lois of Niagara Falls, New York; and his grandchildren who he loved with all his heart, Emma, Abby, Olivia, Bailey, Riley and Ansley.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 11:00 to 1:00 at Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota, Florida 34241. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com. Memorial contributions may be made tot he Sarasota Preschool.
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