George Joseph Péquignot born March 26, 1926 in Hollidaysburg, PA died May 18, 2011 in Devon, PA. George passed away in the home that he loved in the arms of his son who loved him very much.

Ironically George was born, educated and drafted in the same second floor room of a small house in Hollidaysburg. With the end of WWII and George's service as a signalman in the Pacific Theater leading Navy Flotillas, George returned to Philadelphia to pursue a career serving his fellow man. His charm and charisma convinced his alma mater, Villanova University, to retain him to create their alumni association. His outstanding work in establishing the Villanova Alumni Association compelled Princeton University to recruit George to lead their development efforts, an unprecedented feat for a non-Princetonian.

George dedicated his life to helping others, preserving nature and improving our world. Through his passionate work at The American Red Cross, The National Wildlife Federation, Recording for the Blind, The Burn Foundation, The PA Prison Society, The Fireman's Hall Museum, The Franklin Institute, and the Elmwood Park Zoo, George has enriched all of our lives. A long time Philadelphian, a one-time member of the Philadelphia Racquet Club, The Gulf Mills Golf Club, and The Nassau Club of Princeton, and friend of notable Philadelphians such as Thatcher Longstreth and Drew Lewis, George was a Philadelphian with a National impact.

George's integrity and compelling personality was equally adept to sharing PB&J sandwiches with Jimmy Stewart, watching the Super Bowl from the bench with Walter Matthau, visiting Admiral Halsey at his home, inventing hangover cures with Gregory Peck, entertaining captains of industry, and working in the garden. The most important thing he would often say was 'to feed the birds'.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda Alexander Péquignot a nurse, successful entrepreneur and artist who shared George's love of creating. Their honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico inspired them to convert a German Bank Barn into as Spanish style family home - a peaceful oasis in the Philadelphia suburb of Devon that was the scene of many cheerful gatherings.

George is loved and remembered by many accomplished people across the world and his legacy of caring is continued by his only son, Clayton Cooper Péquignot who aspires to fill his shoes. Services and interment are private for the family. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to The Sierra Club, P.O. Box 606, Harrisburg, PA 17108 or by listening to the Mills Brothers.