George T. Underwood - Cranston

He was the husband of the late Evelyn E. (Podvin) Underwood to whom he was married for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Jessie and Viola (Cornell) Underwood. He was employed by Livermore & Knight, Bank Lithograph, lastly retiring from Foremost Lithograph. An amateur radio operator for nearly 80 years, George, whose “handle” was W1GPE, talked to operators all over the world. More recently however, he enjoyed confining his conversations to a close circle of HAM friends, where daily (at 5:30 a.m.) lively discussions of the “taboo” subjects of politics, religion, death and taxes took front and center. More tame were weather reports and pet stories. Although quite opinionated (!) and not always on the same page, he loved his buddies. He valued and was amused by new friendships formed at Kent Regency–his roommate and “dining experience” companions, visitors and staff. George and Evelyn spent many happy Saturday mornings “yard sale-ing,” excitedly bringing home perfect “finds.” Together they created a park-like yard decorated with their “treasures.” Many pampered dogs shared their lives with them, the last being George’s beloved Skippy who, along with Evelyn, are waiting on the other side of the “Rainbow Bridge.”

He leaves his daughter, Dianne W. Fuzek and her husband Tony of Greenville; three grandchildren, John Fuzek of Greenville, Anthony Fuzek of Taunton, Mass., and Karen Fuzek of Cranston; and three great-grandchildren, Bethany and Delaney Fuzek of Taunton and Anthony Michael Fuzek of Johnston.

His funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Visitation is Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Amos House, 415 Friendship Street, Providence, RI 02907 or to the Humane Society of the US, 2100 L Street, Washington, DC 20037 For message of condolence and directions please visit www.andersonwinfield.net