GERMEK, Geoffrey James

Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley, Arizona Geoffrey James Germek April 8, 1955 - March 16, 2014 Geoffrey James Germek, 58 years old, passed away on March 16, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. He was born on Good Friday, April 8th, 1955 to George Sr. and Catherine Germek in East Chicago, IN. He lived in Hessville, IN and then the Lakes of the Four Seasons in Merrillville, IN. In 1995, he moved to his sister's home in Tucson, AZ where he resided until he went to heaven. He was an extraordinary person that lived a very full life. He worked at Lake County Association for the Retarded (LCAR) and spent time at Apple Acres summer camp while in Indiana. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus council #4933. After he moved to Tucson, AZ he worked at the Beacon Foundation and enjoyed many activities with Tucson Parks and Recreation, bowling, Special Olympics, and camping every year at Camp Hope. He was a blessing from God for all who knew him, and enjoyed being a happy participant in the wonders of life. He always looked forward to the next great thing, whether it was a happy meal, the Sound of Music, or the Easter bunny. He taught us so much with his unrestrained joy and laughter. He loved movies, music, dances, all things Disney, drawing and rodeo - keeping the magic of a childhood outlook alive in all of us. He passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest next to his parents. Those services to be announced and will be held at Chapel Lawn Cemetery Schererville, IN. He will have services in Tucson, AZ at 10 AM on March 27th, 2014 at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Geoffrey enjoyed many precious times with his sisters and brothers and multiple extended family members. He is now with his mom and dad, brothers George and Greg, and his sisters Patricia Boyd and Geraldine Moss. He is survived by his sisters Catherine (Kit) Blue of Tucson, AZ; Christine Garnier of Seminole, FL; Cinthia Germek of San Diego, CA; Laura Miller of Crown Point, IN; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to The Beacon Foundation. Contact information for the Beacon Foundation is 520-622-4874, extension 166.