George Michael Perkosky

March 28, 1943 - April 27, 2022

George Michael Perkosky, age 79, of Hampton, passed away on April 27, 2022. Son of George and Veronica (Stitt) Perkosky. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Gregory), sons, John (Laura) and Jeff, and grandchildren, Lexy and Owen. Also survived by his sisters, Frances and Mary Lynn and numerous nieces and nephews. Georgie to his sisters and wife, he grew up an East McKeesport kid that provided him with many lifelong friendships. George served in the Army, used the GI bill to help get his degrees from Pitt and spent his career as a counselor for the VA. He was a staunch Democrat, a voracious reader and a wordsmith extraordinaire. He was a long-time coach of his sons’ baseball, wrestling and football teams. George’s family was his world, and we could not have asked for a better husband, father and grandfather. He is missed. Funeral services entrusted to the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home of East McKeesport, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery of North Versailles. Services and Burial are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.