George B. Alvord

George B. Alvord, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at his home. George was 77 years old.

The son of Raymond and Marie Huet Alvord, he was born Dec. 9, 1934, in West Point.

George was the widower of Mary Louise Philip Alvord.

George was a retired Command Sergeant Major with the United States Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey as well as a retired employee with DHPW of West Point.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during Korea and the Vietnam Wars, receiving commendation medals including the Army Good Conduct Medal with One Loop, National Defense Service medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters along with numerous other medals and citations.

His studies and knowledge of the buildings and grounds at West Point were instrumental in the preservation and restoration of many of the historic buildings and landmarks.

Survivors include his daughter Stephanie H. Eiermann of Monroe and his grandchild, Taylor Jade Ann Eiermann.

Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8, at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave. Monroe.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home with Rev. Alex Lever officiating. Interment will follow in Seamanville Cemetery in Monroe.

Funeral arrangements have been made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home. For more information, call 845-782-8185 or visit online at www.ssqfuneralhome.com.