George J. Vago
June 15, 1929 ~ April 9, 2021
George Joseph Jurai Vago, age 91, of West Orange, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021. George was Born on June 15, 1929, in Vrutky, Czechoslovakia to Blanka and Arpad Vago. He grew up in the mountains of Czechoslovakia where he grew fond of skiing and hiking in nature. He received his graduate training in mechanical engineering from the Czech Technical University in Prague and Berkeley College in California. Devoted Husband to Danielle Vago (nee: Unger). Loving father to Michelle and David (Sonia), Papa to Maya and Gabby, Opa to Mica and Malina. George had a rich network of friends and extended family around the world whom he adored. George had a long mechanical engineering career in heat transfer design and retired in 2001. George was a holocaust survivor and had a strong affinity with the Jewish community. To all those who knew him, George was a kind soul with a joie de vivre and a sense of adventure that was infectious. His wisdom, kindness, and dry humor will forever be cherished.
Graveside Service
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Monday, April 12, 2021
Cedar Park Cemetery
Forest Avenue & Soldier Hill Rd.
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
07630
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George was a warm and gentle man who was part of the Holocaust Council’s efforts to teach, tell and remember. He will be greatly missed. May his memory be for a blessing!
rest in peace my wonderful grandfather. he was the kindest, most loving, and strongest man. he survived the holocaust, two cancers, and many other ailments and was still the most positive and warm hearted person. he had a quiet and caring spirit and was loved by everyone he met. he was incredibly intelligent and loved to tinker. some memories that stick out are playing soccer together, even when his legs were weak and he built us a puppet show. one of my favorites was when he drew portraits of maya and i with our favorite stuffed animals. i remember the facetime calls where hed always be there in the background and the birthday calls where his voice boomed. he was the kindest man in the world. while i was going through cancer treatment he sent me an email with the motto life is beautiful, he was a survivor who loved life. he instilled that survival, love for adventure, and zest for life in me and i am forever grateful. i am so thankful that i was able to see him and hug him the week before his passing. may his memory be a blessing. papa i will love you forever and ever ♥️ 61529 – 4921 Gabby
Dear George, you have been best friend to my father and also friend to me. Thank you for that and for being, what and how you have been. Rest in Peace. And have a good eternal life.
Poem by Malina Vago