Southbridge: Kosta George of Southbridge passed away on Thursday, Aug 18 ^th ,  at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, who he adored for 65 years, Louise George, his daughter Deborah Culliton and her husband Mark Glass of Edgartown; his son, Louis George and his wife Gina of Avon, CT; his brother, George L. George and his wife Lynn; his five grandchildren, Ashley Schena and her husband Tom Schena, Ross Culliton, Nicholas George, Alexander George, and Demetri George; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his sister, Polikseni Rapo.  He was born in Korce, Albania the son of Ilo and Lisavetta (Grabocka) George.

Kosta came to America from Albania as a young boy and was a lifelong member of the Southbridge Saint Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church. He served four years in the Navy rising to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He graduated from Clark University and was a mechanical engineer with American Optical and later Abrasive Technology. Kosta was a member of the Masons and Shriners.  He was an avid golfer and a member of Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge.

Calling hours for Kosta will be held on Monday, Aug. 22 ^nd , from 9:00 to 11:00am in the St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church, 129 Morris St., Southbridge, with a funeral service in the church to follow at 11:00am.  Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 650, Southbridge, MA 01550.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.