George Joseph Marmion Jr.

George J. Marmion, Jr., of Stevensville, MD, died on February 17, 2012. George was born on October 3, 1935, the third child of George J. Marmion, Sr., and Emily Considine Marmion in Washington DC. He grew up on West Virginia Avenue with his sister, Dolores Marmion Mulligan, who preceded him in death in 2009 and his sister, Emily Marmion Hanfman, now residing in Bowie MD. He graduated high school in 1953, then joined the army the following year at the age of 19. He served in the army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1959. George married Norma Chambers in 1959, who preceded him in death in 1994. Together they had three children, Dawn M. Miller who lives in Strasburg, VA, and shares her life with her fiancé Henry A. Linger, Deanna J. Bychich who lives in Hanover, PA, where she shares her life with her husband Gregory Bychich, and Dean J. Marmion who shares his life with his wife Datina Marmion and lives in York, PA. In 1977, George married Barbara Riefler who was by his side until the day he died. Together they parented George's children from his first marriage and Barbara's children form hers. He leaves those children, now grown: David Riefler and his partner Leslie Fletcher of Edgewater MD; Charles Riefler of Stevensville, MD; Lynn Riefler Likin and her husband Mike Likin of Westminster MD; and Kathy Riefler of Baltimore, MD. George had an illustrious career and wore many hats. He began working at Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) soon after he was discharged from the army and continued there until his retirement in 1990. To earn extra money to support his growing family he took a second job with The Post Office Department. He worked there until 1967 when he began driving a Blue Bird taxi. He also tried his hand as an entrepreneur when he partnered with his good friends, Frank Brocato and Bill Billinglsey, and began George's Crab Truck. But his most fascinating and enjoyable part-time job was as a limousine driver, which after his retirement from PEPCO became full time. He worked in this position until 2003. During that time he had the chance to meet celebrities, politicians, corporate leaders and dignitaries. His infectious humor and laugh endeared him to many of his clients and many requested his services time and time again. Sheena Easton and Zsa Zsa Gabor were two of his famous fans. Finally committing to life on the east side of the bridge, George drove for Shore Health Systems from 2003-2008, endearing himself to everyone he met. After retirement George enjoyed time with Barbara volunteering with the Kent Island Heritage Society. George, an entertainer at heart, played train master at The Stevensville Train Depot. He relished the role of storyteller as he conveyed the history of the Eastern Shore Railway to tourists and locals alike. Again his humor and his own special flare added to the narrative. Other pursuits of happiness in retirement included golf, learning (but never mastering) the trombone, and saxophone; singing the old standards made famous by the old crooners Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett; and traveling with friends and his wife Barbara to favorite vacation destinations. He enjoyed his time with his 22 grandchildren; Cory Likin, Thomas Clements, Kelly Clements, Joseph Riefler, Robert Harrison, Anna Riefler, Patricia Hanley, Joshua Newman, Amanda Reeder, Melissa Riefler, James Likin, Andrew Clements, Samuel Likin, Thaddeus Riefler, Charles Riefler Jr., Stephen Bernadyn, Cecilia Marmion, Alexaundra Bernadyn, Adam Jones, Brett Marmion, and Zachary Bychich; and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Luke Likin. George leaves, in addition to his immediate family, 13 nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and many good friends and associates from his very full life. Friends may call at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Chester on Thursday, February 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24, at the Kent Island United Methodist Church in Chester. Flowers are welcome and appreciated, but for those that prefer to do so, memorial contributions may be made to either the Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc., 255 Comet Dr., Centreville, MD 21617; or to the Kent Island United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 308, Chester, MD 21619.

George Joseph Marmion Jr.

October 3, 1935 - February 17, 2012