HUNTSBURG TWP. – George J. Haggerty Jr., age 64, of Huntsburg Township, died May 1, 2020, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Born April 5, 1956, to George J. and Ruth J. (nee McCormack) Haggerty Sr., he has been a lifelong area resident.
He owned and operated the Tommy’s Jerky, in Chester Township, and truly loved his customers.
George was a member of F. & A.M. Lodge Hartsgrove. He was a guitarist; he was able to fix anything. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
George proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie (nee Selvaggio) Haggerty, whom he married Sept. 20, 1975; children, Nicole (Scott) Brosnatch, of Akron, George (Natalya) Haggerty, of Solon, and Jennifer (Anthony) Luciano, of Munson Township; grandchildren, Maxx, Allie, Anthony, Christina, Angelo and Vincent.
He also leaves his siblings Sue Haggerty Dean and Daniel Haggerty, both of Florida; and stepsisters, Laura Skok and Maureen Kaszak. George was also uncle to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Patricia; and sister, Kitty Decker.
Private family burial will be held at The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.