George Kober of Hackettstown New Jersey passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown New Jersey. George was born in Hackettstown, graduated from Hackettstown high school with the class of 1955 and has been a beloved fixture in town for the last 87 years.
After high school he started working at Mayberry fuel oil Then at hobby heat and power where he retired after 21 years of service. But retirement was never really an option for George. He continued working keeping the grounds at Pequest Cemetery in rock Ridge golf course. While he retired from working at Pequest, he continued keeping the grounds at the golf course. He was planning on starting again in April, George was never one to slow down. He was a voracious reader and could carry on a conversation about almost anything. But nothing gave him more joy than his grandchildren. His love for his family was the cornerstone of his life.
George was predeceased by his sister, Sharon and survived by his children Debora Basel Holiday and Robert Basel, his grandchildren Steven Holiday, Kristin Holiday and Robby Basel and by his brothers, James Kober and Mel Kober and his cousin Barry Mayberry.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 4 to 8 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown New Jersey. The funeral service will also be held at Cochran‘s on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11 AM with Chaplin Mario Spadaro officiating. Burial will take place at Pequest Union Cemetery in Great Meadows, New Jersey following the service.
The family will be hosting a celebration of life on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the independence firehouse at 1 PM. All are welcome to celebrate an amazing father, grandfather, brother, friend, and all around great human being!
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Mrs. Lester (Joy) Snyder says
March 17, 2025 at 2:10 pmI am sorry to learn of the passing of longtime friend, George. A true “gentlemen”,,,, in every sense of the word…My Sincere Sympathy to the entire Kober family…Joy Snyder
Lou, Courtney & Kevin says
March 17, 2025 at 5:36 pmOh George, we are so saddened to hear of your passing. It was a pleasure working with you at the golf course for so many years. We could listen to your stories all day long. Your knowledge of all things will be something we will always remember you by. You will be very missed! Rest easy, sir.
Love and prayers to the family, he was a great man!
Love, Lou, Courtney & Kevin
Barbara Shaw says
March 17, 2025 at 8:51 pmMy deepest condolences to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. George kept us posted on happenings in Hackettstown and he joined our reunions and get togethers many times. He was a treasure and will be so missed. God Bless!
Peggy Hurley Shanahan says
March 17, 2025 at 10:20 pmI was so sorry to read this ! I just saw George a few weeks ago ! A very kind man !
Leon P. says
March 17, 2025 at 11:10 pmYou will be missed my friend and mentor. You will forever be part of me thank you for being my friend now be in peace. You will be missed. .
Your friend Leon says
March 17, 2025 at 11:11 pmYou will be missed my friend and mentor. You will forever be part of me thank you for being my friend now be in peace. You will be missed. .
Leon says
March 17, 2025 at 11:14 pmGod bless you my friend and mentor. You will be missed my friend.
Leon says
March 17, 2025 at 11:17 pmMy friend
Chris Knaus says
March 18, 2025 at 12:01 amGeorge, I’m going to miss you and our talks. I will do my best to carry out your wishes. You were one of a kind and I am truly fortunate to have known you. Chris
Debora (Wyker)- Dawson says
March 19, 2025 at 4:43 pmGeorge was such a character, always had a smile , R.I.P. to such a nice man
Miranda Rocco says
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 pmGeorge, you will be missed. You stopping into the Pro Shop was always the highlight of my day! The course won’t be the same without you. Rest well.
Condolences to his family and very loved grandchildren.
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