George Palatas

PALATAS, George J., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006. He was born November 1, 1925 in Dayton, OH, the son of George and Anna (Harris) Palatas. He was a decorated World War II Navy veteran and retired from the Dayton Fire Department after 33 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post 598, St. Helen Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and was a avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and boating. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sarah Palatas; one daughter, Sharon Palatas; 3 sisters, Marion (Fred) Kroger, Rose (Rich) Ballman, and Barbara Herbst; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Albert Palatas. Visitation will be held Monday, December 4, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.) where funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Dayton National Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton, SISCA, or St. Helen's Catholic Church.