George F. Kessler Sr., 59

George F. Kessler Sr., 59 of Landisville, PA. passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 26, 2007, after a courageous 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y., he was the son of Virginia Kessler of East Pete and the late George Kessler. He was married to Barbara A. Kessler for 42 years.

George graduated from Bishop Laughlin High School in 1964. He then became a NYC police officer in 1968. In 1982 he was then promoted to sergeant. He worked for the NYC police department for 24 years. After moving to Lancaster, he worked for Susquehanna Bank Lease Company for 12 years.

George enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening, watching sports, cowboy movies, James Bond movies, swimming and spending time with his family. He had an outgoing, friendly personality and everyone enjoyed being around him. He made everyone laugh. He loved being a Grampy.

Surviving besides his wife and mother are four children: Kim Kessler of Lititz, George F. husband of Darlene Kessler

of East Pete, Matthew Kessler of East Pete, Sarah J. wife of Carlos A. DeJesus of Landisville, ten grandchildren: Marc, Matt, Katie, Brandon, Patrick, Zachary, Teresa , Jackson, Kaedyn and Gracie.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, Pa. on Thursday at 10:00am. Interment will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York, Pa. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the church on Thursday from 9:00-10:00am. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made in George’s memory to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa. 17603 or Hospice of Lancaster County, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa. 17604. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr, Funeral Home and Chapel.