Obituary of George W. Dean

George W. Dean, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 2, 2014 at the age of 87. He is predeceased by parents George & Mamie Dean and his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Veronica M. Dean. He is survived by his children Lois (Walter) Christopher, Pierre (Linda) Dean, Shelly (Robert Gray) Dean, Michele (Kevin Nelson) Thompson, Angela (Aaron) Wilson, grandchildren William M. Leak III, Daria L. Stevens, Jordan D. Thompson, Collin R. Gray, Monique J. Bocock, Fanchon & Walter J. Christopher and 8 great grandchildren. George was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where he later relocated his family to Rochester, NY. He graduated from Howard University School of Pharmacy in 1951 and continued actively practicing pharmacy until his retirement. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 7th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. S.) where George’s Funeral Service will follow at 1:00PM. Internment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Home Rockville, MD Birthplace Bronx, New York Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following organizations in George’s memory: Howard University School of Pharmacy Development and Alumni Relations Office of the Dean 2300 Fourth Street NW Washington, DC 20059 Link to the Website Friends of Strong – University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 660 Rochester, New York 14642 Link to the Website Montgomery Hospice Casey House 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 Link to the Website