George Joseph Kadri

This is to announce the death of George Joseph Kadri, 91, of Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, Florida. George was born in 1930, the youngest child of Jeanette and Joseph Kadri in Brooklyn, New York. He was brother to Victor and Sonia Kadri. Adult responsibilities came early to George as his father was forced to move to California to work while the family remained in New York. He served as the one responsible for taking care of the needs of his mother and siblings. He graduated from Brooklyn Prep and despite receiving a scholarship to college, he remained home to provide for his family. George was then called to serve as an MP in the army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he connected with what would be the two most influential parts of his life. He began working for Johnson & Higgins Insurance Company which remained the only company at which he worked for over 40 years and retired as a senior executive. But even more important he met his beautiful wife Dolores David of Washington DC , and married her in 1956. They began their life together in New York and soon were transferred to Detroit, Michigan where the couple had their two children, Paul and Lynn. Several years later, George was transferred back to the New York office and they lived in Chatham, New Jersey. Upon retirement, the couple initially split their time between Manasquan, New Jersey and Bonita Springs, Florida, where they ultimately settled. For those who know George, he was a lover of his favorite restaurants and casual betting either at the racetrack or the casinos. But next to his family, his greatest love was the church. No matter where he went, he immediately became an invaluable resource to the local church offering his services wherever it was needed. His dedication to the church was so great that he was humbly honored with a distinction of a becoming Knight of Malta; a position which he served with dedication. Despite reaching the wonderful age of 91, George remained active in the church and never missed a mass. While it is sad to see his death, those who know him take light in the fact that George always cherish the idea of one day being with God. A place where his friends and family know he is right now. George survived by his beloved wife, Dolores Kadri, his loving children Paul Kadri and Lynn Malloy and her husband Jim, and his two grandchildren Corinne Kadri and George Malloy. On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, friends are invited to celebrate George’s life at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Fort Myers, FL. The family will receive friends at 10:00am, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To sign George’s guest book or to leave on line condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978

George Joseph Kadri

March 8, 1930 - September 16, 2021