George A. Hinerth ’61

George A. Hinerth, Clayton, NY, (and Boynton Beach and Melbourne, FL), died November 14, 2024, in Melbourne.

Born in Spencer, MA, he was a graduate of St Mary’s Academy, Champlain, NY, before later coming to Saint Michael’s to earn his bachelor’s degree in business following military service.

George enlisted in the Air Force and served as an air traffic control instructor from 1954 -1958. He worked at the Malone Dairy in Malone, NY, and retired from Crowley Foods in Lafargeville, NY, as the plant office manager.

George was a member of the Thousand Islands Knights of Columbus Council 350 and the Bishop Conroy Fourth Degree Assembly.  He served as the New York State Council State secretary and state warden. He served the local council for many years as grand knight and financial secretary and chaired many committees. He led the local Pennies from Heaven program, raising thousands of dollars assisting seminarians with their education costs. He was a church trustee for the St. Mary’s parish in Clayton. George and Nancy enjoyed traveling to numerous Knights of Columbus functions throughout the country.

George enjoyed sports and public speaking. His fondest memories were the train trips to watch the Montreal Canadiens, coaching St. Mary’s youth basketball and coaching youth baseball. He spent summer evenings in Clayton umpiring baseball and tending to his tomatoes. He enjoyed vacationing with family, especially summers spent at York Beach, ME, and visiting children stationed in Europe. Later, George and Nancy were active in their Florida communities as president and treasurer of Lantana Cascade and Royal Manor Homeowners Association.

George’s wife, Nancy (Wing) predeceased him. After they married in 1961 in Island Pond, VT, they moved for a time to Chateaugay, NY, before settling down in Clayton to raise their family.

George is survived by a son, two daughters and extended family.