Obituary of George R. Glezen

George R, Glezen 59 of Cortland, passed away September 20, 2013 in Ithaca, NY George was born November 18, 1953 in Canandaigua, NY the son of George and Marie Munson Glezen. George had been employed at Marietta for several years, was an accomplished artist, musician, and loved tinkering with cars. In addition to his parents, George is survived by his wife Audrey Vestal Glezen of Cortland, his children Shawn Murphy of Dryden, Heather (Sean West) Murphy of Cortland, Rhonda Ripley of Cortland, his grandchildren Andrea and Alizabeth West, Myles and Myha Ripley, brothers Daniel (Betty) Glezen of Cortland, John (Marybeth) Glezen of Cortland and Randy (Lynn) Glezen of Texas, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Tuesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave, with the Reverend Allan J. Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Cortland Rural Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 10:00 am €“ 11:45 am prior to the service. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. We grieve for the loss of George but will remember him for the art that remains with us. I have copies of all his wooded, animal pictures hung in my family room. Aunt Rhea and Uncle Jim I have happy childhood memories of time spent with my cousin George and his brothers. I especially remember his incredible artistic and mechanical talents. He worked hard and loved life. He touched the lives of many and the world is a better place because of George. My heart,love and prayers go out to all of the family. Love, Cindy and Mike Rolka George was a great friend and co worker he taught me so much on getting things fixed and to keep the machines running at Marietta. I remember the twinkle in his eyes when visiting him in the hospital when he first got sick, he never let me forget that, I will miss you dearly George, RIP my friend. Rondi Edwards I remember George from when we all attended the same Church together as Children and for many years after we were all grown. George had a real fast car, one day George, my Brother Bob and I went to the races in Cicero I think it was and we had so much fun. RIP George you are no longer in pain and resting in the arms of God Almighty in Heaven. My deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all his Family/Friends. Prayers from Florida.Mona Gudbranson Rosen My wife Shelley and I have fond memories of George as a witty, creative, imaginative young man who played hard. Fun was so much more fun if you put as much effort and intensity into it as work. And work is more tolerable if some fun can be found in it. Our paths did not cross after we left Ithaca, but being part of a closely knit extended family, bits of news revealed George's final challenge in the final years of his life. This has inspired both of us. Our thoughts are with everyone who misses him. Jim and Shelley Tripp My most sincere sympathies to all of George's family, friends, and coworkers for the loss you are suffering. A special sympathy goes from me to George's wife, as I have been where she now is. May you find some comfort in the love of family and friends. Pamela Tripp am so sorry to hear of Georges passing.He was one of the most artistic and personable people I ever had the pleasure of working with.RIP George,you will not be forgotten... joseph J. Aloi Jr. You will always be loved and forever in our hearts, you will be missed by us all! Heather Murphy To Marie,Audrey,Dan,John and Randy,and loved ones may the Lord of all comfort, comfort your grieving hearts at this very special timeof loss. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Harry and Esther. My condolences to George and his family. George taught me everything there was to know about art and for that I was always grateful. I shall miss your smile, your singing in art class and your outgoing friendliness. Johnna Vickery/stewart