George F Tyrrell (November 22, 1928 - November 01, 2011)

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George F Tyrrell
  • November 22, 1928
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  • November 01, 2011

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 George F. “Pete” Tyrrell, 82, of New Smyrna Beach passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Pete was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Providence, RI and grew up in Pawtucket, RI.  He was the youngest of six children.  Pete graduated from Brown University in 1950, where he was a starting guard on the basketball team.  Upon graduation he served in US Army during the Korean War.  When he returned to the US, Pete began a prolific career in advertising.  After this successful career, he retired from Johnson & Johnson as VP of Corporate Advertising in 1994.     Pete is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jerry, his three children, Joan Durej and her husband Ron, of Granby, CT, Jeffrey and his wife Maureen of Darien, CT and son Rob, of Seattle, WA.  Also surviving are five grandchildren and three older sisters, Louise and her husband Hank, Betsy and her husband Bob, and Ruth.  Pete is also survived by a brother-in-law, Steve Hunt, of Chicago, IL, and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother Jim and sister Justine.      Pete was an active philanthropist and an exceptionally gifted story teller.  His warm heart, generous spirit and sense of humor will be remembered and treasured by all who knew him.     Per his wishes, there will be no services.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to your favorite charity. Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 is in charge of arrangements.   The family respectfully requests memorial donations be made in George's name to the chartiy of your choice. Memorial Funeral Mass will be private for the family only at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church New Smyrna Beach.

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  1. Kate Tyrrell posted an image:
    17 Aug 2018
    Visited my Grandfathers healing garden today with my mom, Maureen. We miss you every day Gip! I love you!
    Visited my Grandfathers healing garden today with my mom, Maureen. We miss you every day Gip! I love you!

  2. Frances K. Uricchio says:
    21 Jun 2012
    Pete was a great friend of mine as a neighbor and schoolmate in Pawtucket,R.I. He was a joy to know as were all his siblings.Any one who knew him would agree ,we are all the better for it. I extend my sympathy to his family and will remember him in my
    prayers. Fran Keily Uricchio
    6/22/12

  3. Barbara Ames says:
    05 Nov 2011
    Pete was a loving, self-described "curmudgeon", who was a delight with whom to be associated. He had a great deal to teach, not the least of which was how to live life and how to be a good person. All who knew him will miss him.

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