George J. ‘Duke’ Fleig III, 71, of Lower Pottsgrove

George J. “Duke” Fleig III, 71, of Lower Pottsgrove Twp., Pottstown, PA, husband of Louise A. (Damiano) Fleig, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at Seasons Hospice Phoenixville

Born in Albany, NY, he was a son of the late George J. Fleig Jr. and the late Ruth (Sweeney) Fleig. As a young adult he was awarded the Eagle Scout Badge, the highest designation in the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Fleig was employed in the Financial Industry for many years as a mortgage banker. He was last employed by Inter County Mortgage Network. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea during the Vietnam war.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, John Henry Fleig, Pottstown; Joshua Michael Fleig, Horsham; two daughters, Kimberly Sinkbeil, Pottsgrove; Kim Marie Fleig, Egg Harbor, NJ; one brother, John Henry Fleig, husband of Sue Fleig, Albany; three sisters, Pam wife of Thomas Lemme, Guilderland, NY; Sue Fleig, Binghamton, NY; Shawn wife of Rick Femia, Guilderland, NY; and fourteen grandchildren. He was predeceased by one sister, Ruthie Malphrus of Colonie, NY.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 25, with calling hours at 10:00 am at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., Albany, NY 12203, followed by a funeral mass.

A luncheon celebration of Duke’s life will be held immediately following at Shaker Ridge Country Club, 802 Albany Shaker Ridge Road, Albany, NY.

Please come and share your stories… we know there will be many!

On April 2 from 2pm to 5pm will be a celebration and luncheon of Duke’s life for all his friends in the PA/ NJ area; held at The Moshulu, 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Bring your best Dukisms.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of “Duke” to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, C/O Lauren’s Lifesavers, 27 Homestead Lane, Royersford, PA 19468 or http://fightcf. cff.org/goto/laurenslifesavers . He would be extremely honored to be remembered in way of a charity that he was so passionate about.

Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown, PA.

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