George A. Meinsen
September 14, 1923 ~ October 27, 2020
Born in:
New Haven, Connecticut
Resided in:
Hamden, Connecticut
George A. Meinsen, age 97, a lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away on October 27, 2020. Born in New Haven on September 14, 1923, he was a son of the late George H. Meinsen & Anna Bortniak Meinsen. George was predeceased by his wife Rosemarie “Bo” Corbett Meinsen; his daughter Mary Meinsen; and his brothers, L. Robert & Lawrence H. Meinsen. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia M. Considine of West Hartford, Sandra Meinsen Harreys of Essex, Kristen M. (Michael) Dorsey of Freeport, ME, and Karlen Meinsen (Jay Kaye) of Hamden; his son Kurt Corbett Meinsen (Lesley Hatch) of Fairfax, VA; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. George was a graduate of Yale School of Engineering; he was employed many years by the Armstrong Rubber Company. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, serving with the 6th Aircraft Repair Unit. George was a member of the American Legion Post #88, the Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps, and a long-time member of Grace & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. George’s family would like to thank the Smilow Cancer Hospital for all their care and support in his time of need.
Friends may visit with his family on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Masks & Social Distancing requested) His Funeral Service at Grace & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Hamden will be private. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Centerville Cemetery. Contributions in George’s memory may be made to CT Special Olympics at: specialolympics.org/connecticut.
Services
Visitation: October 31, 2020 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
www.beecherandbennett.com
George had a quick wit and sparkling smile that will be sorely missed.
Georgie Porgie,
As you told me many times – only your mother and I called you that. One of the first people I met when St. Peter’s merged with Grace Church. I love history and you always filled me in on the history of Grace Church, a place that you and I both love, and the history of Centerville and my neighborhood, another place that you and I both love. We both worked on many projects at Grace and St. Peter’s Church. You always submitted notes on yellow legal pad paper written in pencil ! Everything perfectly detailed. And, every number rounded out. Always the perfect gentleman and so very proud of your beautiful family. I am missing you very much! And, as you requested, I will play your favorite hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers. Much love, Hollie
Jim Laske,
George Meinsen was a very good friend and Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps member. He was a very good fifer and was a great Historian. He will be dearly missed by many.
Jim and Tootsie Laske
Back in 2000 when I joined Lancraft, George Meinsen invited me to stay at his home when I drove in from Ohio for corps practice and events. His hospitality and friendship was a major reason for my continued activity with the corps. His generous hospitality extended to Glenn McCausland, my friend and fellow snare drummer from Pennsylvania. Among many subjects, George shared his WW II story with us over many days together. I admired him for many reasons, he will be missed.
To The Meinsen Family,
I just learned of your Dad’s passing from Karlen’s FB post…I am so sorry. George was a sweet, kind, witty and generous man…I spent many hours at Underhill Road and on your family vacations-he always welcomed me like one of his own. Unfortunately I’m living in Southern CA, so I cannot visit in the morning-I would give anything to pay my respects and see you all. Sending lots of love and prayers your way….and a bunch toward heaven for your Dad.
Patty!!!! I’ve been wondering what happened to you… email me with some contact information,
so we can catch up. So glad to hear from you; and yes, he adored adding you to the brood … how much more trouble could one more Irish girl be? XO Kristen
Have very fond memories of George and our friendship over the years. George was a trustful friend, like a family member. His attention to detail and memory was amazing. Seems like he kept notes of every conversation and Lancraft activity.
A good a loyal friend indeed.
Jack Tencza
Karlen and Jay,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Thank you, Mark. We appreciate your kindness.
Karlen and Jay
Rest In Peace dear friend. Love MATT and Carol Flynn.
To the Meinsen Family.
Sorry to hear of George’s passing,,
I worked for George at Rockbestos. He hired me as my first real job out of college. As a UCONN graduate we often talked during the football season of the Yale/UConn games. After quite a few years, I did spot your dad at a ceremony at Woodland HS in Beacon Falls in the Drum line of the Mattatuck Fife & Drum. He was having such a great time beating out the tune. Living in Ansonia we later talked of Alex Thomas a running back for Yale from Ansonia. Your dad loved going to the bowl and his love of Yale Sports. He was also very enthusiastic of the wire & cable machinery and the products we produced at The Rock coming to an open house in East Granby.
A Great Mentor and Friend, whom I sadly miss,
Danny Mainstruck
Ansonia, Conn