It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George A. Yetka Jr., age 63. He died suddenly Feb. 8, 2021, at home in Holmdel.
George grew up in Middletown in a family of 11. He graduated from Middletown High School North in 1975, then attended Kean College. George worked for his father’s mechanical contracting business, The George A Yetka Corporation. Eventually George started his own business.
George had many hobbies. He was a certified scuba diver and also earned a pilot’s license. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, woodworking and photography. None of these compared to the joy he received from being “Poppy!” He loved his family more than anything.
George was preceded in death by his father George A Yetka Sr., his brothers Greg and Wayne, and his nephew Jason Bucks. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Debbie Jo Yetka; his children, George Yetka III (Alicia), Meghan Fiorentino (Rich), Michael (Julianne) and John (Kassandra); grandchildren Julia, Mia, Savannah, Charlotte, Samantha, Lily, Jake and Emily; mother Dolores; siblings Susan Bucks (Tom), Cheryl Hieber, Scott Yetka (Nancy), Lisa Schultheis (Steve), Jennifer Herdeen (Michael) and Christine Yetka. He is also survived by his 18 nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Feb. 12 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Following a private service, family and friends were welcomed to attend George’s committal service Feb. 13 at Fair View Cemetery, Red Bank. A celebration of life service will be held at his church at a later date. Donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bank.
The article originally appeared in the February 18 – 24, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
