George E. (Putt) Sapos
August 29, 1934 ~ January 25, 2014
George E. (Putt) Sapos, 79, of Weirton died Saturday January 25, 2014, at the Weirton Medical Center.
Born on August 29, 1934 in Weirton, WV, George was the son of the late George F. Sapos and Anne Brinsko Sapos. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Huffman.
A United States Army veteran, George retired from Weirton Steel after 30 years of service, where he was a roll grinder in the Strip Steel Roll Shop.
His favorite pastimes were shooting pool at the Senior Center, fishing, hunting, picking mushrooms, gardening, and cooking.
Putt was a member of Weirton Senior Center, BPOE 1801; Moose Lodge 688, American Legion Post 10, and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
He is survived by his son, Terry Sapos (Jamie) of Lake George Colorado; two nieces, Debra Jean Huffman - Dalton (Larry) and Diane Lynn Romanelli (Joe); a nephew, Paul D. Huffman, Jr.; a great nephew, David DeCollo (Denise).
Visitation will be Thursday 12 noon until the time of funeral services at 1 PM at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV
Entombment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery Mausoleum, Weirton
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Putt was a good man. He might be gone but will not be forgotten. His family has our sympathy and we know that he is at a better place. He will be missed. Coach Ron Paul and Mina
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of George E. Sapos, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is done. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
George E. Sapos, is “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
:Putt was a good neighbor & friend. Always there for my parents. Sincerest sympathies go out to Terry & the entire family.
Terry and Jamie, so glad you were there for your Father in his final days. God bless you both our prayers are with you and the family.
Terry, your dad was a kind and caring man who will be truly
loved and missed, but most of all, never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless, Flo
Rest In Peace Putt. I’m so glad we met and spoke before I moved to California.
Sorry for your loss Terry. (your half-brother)
Terry & Jamie, I’m sorry to here about Putt passing.He was a good friend and will be missed.
Terry, I feel your sorrow at loosing your beloved father. I only met Putt 2 times. Dave has a lot of respect for this man. I am sorry that I cannot be there on Thursday. I know you have made so many beautiful memories together, that is what life is about. He had to have s sense of humor if you and he are alike. Sorry I did not know him well. He was a wonderful father to you and cherish that.
Terry, I send my condolences your way, old friend….I recall , meeting your dad “back in the day” on several occasions at his place…he always treated us well.
One of these days, I will make it up your way, in the high country…..we could catch up bit. Take care, Terry….you have my heartfelt sympathy.