George J. Archer, Jr., 93 of Stuart, Florida passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Salerno Bay Manor under the care of Treasure Coast Hospice.
George was born March16, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of George J. and Elizabeth Irwin Archer. He moved to Stuart 35 years ago from Massapequa, New York.
George was an Army veteran of World War II. He participated in battles and campaigns in Luzon, New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
He retired as a manager from AT&T. George began his career as a lineman in the early 1940’s before serving in the military.
George was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and member of Telephone Pioneers of America.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan A. Archer; step-children, Mary, Thomas, Michael, Kathleen, Stephen, Rosemarie, Jimmy and Daniel; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Archer.
Committal Service with military honors will begin at 1:15 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017 at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth. Fr. Rick Ricardi will be officiating.
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