Tom Owen's Brother George has passed away

 Michael Chau just called to give me the news.  Please pray for the soul of George Durante.

More information from Tom:

Dear Family and Friends

I am deeply sad to announce that yesterday I received word that my younger brother, George DuRante, died in Florida. He left behind his partner, Roberta Elftman and three adult children—Adam, Billy and Brian.

George and I were very close, especially in his younger life and over the past 10 years. When I lived in New York City and was in high school, I was given the responsibility of taking care of George and my grandmother for a year while my mom went to live with her husband Sgt. George DuRante where he was stationed in Germany in the Army. Bonnie and I felt fortunate to have visited George in the hospital during his last week of life even though he was unconscious then.

We will keep George, his family and friends in our prayers.

Love and peace,

Brother Tom