George Oscar Abplanalp, most recently of Neversink, New York, passed away on September 15, 2026.

It is difficult to put George into words because there was simply no one quite like him. He was stubborn, funny, hardworking, mischievous, and completely his own person. He had his own way of doing things and his own opinions about just about everything, and he was never afraid to share them.

George was a hardworking man who spent much of his life in construction. He built houses, worked on electrical projects, and had the kind of practical knowledge that could only come from years of working with his hands. If something needed to be fixed, George was the person you wanted around. He could look at a problem and usually figure out what needed to be done. And if you needed a tool, there was a very good chance George had exactly what you were looking for.

In fact, George always seemed to have something you needed. A tool. A piece of information. Some completely unexpected solution to a problem. He had a way of knowing things, having things, and somehow being able to help.

George loved history, movies, and plants. He loved learning things and sharing what he knew.

He had a mischievous side, too. George loved little pranks and getting a laugh at someone else's expense, especially when it involved hiding and scaring someone as they came out of a room. It was just one of those little things that made him George.

Above all, George was a brother and uncle, and his family held a special place in his life. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Kelly Abplanalp, his nieces Nellie Miramontes and Kelly Lea Suchy, and nephew, Elston Miramontes. George and Ed shared a lifetime of memories-growing up together, laughing together, disagreeing from time to time, and simply being brothers through all of life's ups and downs. Those shared years and memories are a bond that will always remain.

George also shared a special bond with John Doyle, Stephanie O'Neill, and their family. John was one of George's closest and dearest friends, and through that friendship, Stephanie and their children, Jessica, Katie, Ariel, Kristen, Kimmy, and JT, became an important part of George's life as well. George affectionately called the children his nieces and nephew, and they held a special place in his heart. Their relationship was filled with the kind of everyday memories that become treasured over time-laughs, stories, teasing, and simply having George around.

George had a way of making friends wherever he went. He could strike up a conversation with almost anyone, and once someone became a friend, they often remained one. He valued the people in his life, and many of those friendships became lasting connections.

For the people who knew George, his absence will be felt in ways that are hard to explain.

It will be when something breaks and we instinctively think, George would know how to fix this.

It will be finding some odd tool or gadget and thinking, George probably had one of these.

It will be seeing a plant that needs tending, watching an old movie, hearing someone talk about history, or sitting down with a bowl of ridiculously salty, buttery popcorn.

And it will be those little moments when we remember him hiding around the corner, waiting to scare someone coming out of a room.

Those are the things that will hurt-not because they were extraordinary moments, but because they were ordinary moments that belonged to George.

He wasn't perfect. He was stubborn. He could be difficult. He could drive you crazy. But he was also generous, hardworking, knowledgeable, funny, and always willing to help when someone needed him. He was the kind of person who left his mark on the people around him simply by being himself.

George spent his life building things with his hands. But the things he built that matter most are the memories he leaves behind.

His stories. His humor. His stubbornness. His friendships. His family. The things he fixed. The things he taught us. The little pranks. The countless ordinary moments that we didn't realize we'd one day wish we could have back.

George will be deeply missed by his brother Ed, sister-in-law Kelly, Elston, Nellie, John, Stephanie, Jessica, Katie, Ariel, Kristen, Kimmy, and JT, and all of the friends and loved ones who had the privilege of knowing him.

We love you, George.

We will miss you more than words can say.

A celebration of George's life will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Neversink Firehouse. Family and friends are invited to come together to remember George, share stories and memories, and celebrate the life he lived. Light refreshments will be provided.

Arrangements were under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, For further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com