George Thomas May, 96, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Linden, Virginia, on August 27, 2025. He was  born on August 12, 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey.  George was a devoted husband, loving father, and steadfast friend.

George was predeceased by his wife of 71 years,  Elizabeth, and his son Martin. Together, George and Elizabeth raised 5 children and are blessed with over 60 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. George is survived by his brother Martin, his daughters Barbara Mooney and Donna May, and his sons Robert May and Michael May,

George proudly served in the Naval Reserve from 1951 to 1958, a testament to his courage and deep sense of duty. A life-long learner, he attended Seton Hall College from 1949 to 1954 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1963. George excelled professionally as a systems analyst at IBM, but his greatest pride was always his family. He was a dedicated father, coaching numerous baseball, softball, football, and soccer teams, and imparting lessons both on and off the field.

George was an avid reader with a keen interest in military history. His passions included crossword puzzles, sailing, aviation and racquetball. Deeply involved with his church, he was an active member of St. John Neumann Parish in Reston and St. Patrick Parish in Fredericksburg, as well as the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in September. As George often affirmed, "Family is a sacred heritage whose binding force is love." He leaves behind a legacy of devotion, intelligence, and unwavering love.