George Allen Baetz, 82, of South Amboy died on Friday December 30, 2022 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Staten Island he was employed by Sheet Metal Workers Local 25, Carlstadt. A U.S. Navy veteran he was a member of American Legion Post 62, South Amboy and an Exempt Member of Independence Fire Company. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the New York Giants and Yankees.
Son of the late George and Elizabeth Meyer Baetz he is also predeceased by his son Michael Baetz. He is survived by his wife Gail Hospador Baetz; his daughter and son-in-law Karen and Richard Laverty; his son Albert Baetz; his sister Dorothy Riechel and her husband David; his brothers Frederick Baetz and his wife Kathy and Raymond Baetz and his wife Patricia; his grandchildren Sean and Kyle Laverty and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 4, 2023 at 10:30am at The Gundrum Service “Home For Funerals” 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy followed by interment in Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 to 7pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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