Obituary of George E. Brotz
Roebling: George E. Brotz, age 75 of Roebling, NJ, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Brotz was born in Riverside and was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys Cobb Brotz. Mr. Brotz resided in Roebling most of his life. He was a retired group supervisor for PSE&G East Gate, Mt. Laurel with 44 years of loyal service and was also employed by Bookbinders Liquors in Burlington. He was a 1962 graduate of Burlington City High School and served his country with honor in the New Jersey National Guard for 22 years. George will be warmly remembered as a great companion, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be sorely missed. He was a sports enthusiast cheering on the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Blackhawks and Georgia Tech. It did not matter how your conversation started with George, somehow he always managed to incorporate sports into the mix. In addition to supporting his grandchildren's field hockey games, he collected antique cars, spent time gardening and caring for his dogs. He adored and loved his amazing Collies and was fond of all animals. George was well known and respected by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him. Mr. Brotz was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Burlington, Willitts Hogan Tonne American Legion Post 39, Roebling, 51 year member of the Burlington Lodge #32 F&AM and was a former Florence Township Babe Ruth baseball coach. He is survived by his wife, Helyne Chomko Brotz, his children, Erik, David, Victoria and Trisha, grandchildren, Reagan, Gianna, Jake, E J, Maddy and sweet Jack, brother & sister-in-law, Gary & Marge Brotz, nieces & nephews, Scott, Laurie, Carolyn, and Allison including James Morgan, great nieces, great nephews and special friends. Friends may call Saturday from 6:00PM to 9:00 PM at Koschek and Porter Funeral Directors, 1115 Hornberger Avenue, Roebling, NJ. Interment will be held privately in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow, PA under the direction of Drew Chomko Gondella, Nicholas Chomko Funeral Home Scranton, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, County Facilities Complex, 35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060. Condolences may be sent to www.koschekandporterfuneralhome.com