Angelina George

In a small tenement, on Wilkins Avenue in the Bronx; Roberto and Concepcion Suarez gave birth to their third child, Angelina Camacho Suarez on June 10, 1940. 1301 Wilkins Ave held many childhood memories for the three Suarez youths. Being the baby, “Angie” as she was affectionately called was precociously daring. She met Louis Martinez as a teen and got married right after graduating from Morris High School. Angie gave birth to two children, Deborah and Louis Jr., who moved to Throg’s Neck whereas a Housewife, she desired to do more and became a community coach for the girls’ softball team. She also assisted her then-husband, Louis Sr. with promoting Live Latin Dance shows in venues like the Colgate Gardens. Their group was called the “Cameos” and they were a part of the Salsa dance craze of the sixties. Many Saturday nights were spent dancing Salsa with friends and family in the so-called clubs throughout the Bronx. Summers spent in upstate New York or Orchard Beach had the same vibe; dancing salsa with friends and enjoying the family bonds of being Puerto Rican. Angie also started to bowl as a hobby She won the Popular “Bowl Your Way To Europe” tournament in 1966, getting a chance to go to London and Rome as representatives of the Brunswick Corporation. Upon returning she found herself working for Brunswick as a desk clerk. Eager to do more, Angie became an assistant manager of the night shift at Parkway Lanes where she became a force to be reckoned with. Angie found fulfillment at her new job. She made new friends and taught many young people how to bowl; giving them a safe haven in the South Bronx to flourish. Her Junior Youth League became one of the toughest competitors in the city. Angie advanced in her career by becoming the first woman Manager at Parkway Lanes. Her no-nonsense leadership skills gave way for many young girls to believe they can be leaders too. After a divorce, and her daughter’s marriage in 1979, Angie took a transfer to St. Louis Missouri. It was there while participating in a night league, she met her soulmate LeRoy George Jr. Their love of bowling, fishing, and baseball kept them inseparable. There wasn’t a Saturday night bid-whist game they didn’t miss. They married in May of 1980 and enjoyed becoming grandparents together, blending their previous families into the “United Nations” as one offspring would call it. Angie, Retired from being a Bowling Center Manager, and after about a year home back as a housewife, her restless spirit decided to go back to work as a sales clerk for Shop and Save. Being bi-lingual had it advantages, and immediately became useful as an assistant to the Pharmacist. Her service for those customers continued for 10 more years giving comfort to her community daily. Angie was always competitive when playing any game, giving tough love/life lessons to many. Her coaching spirit never wavered in retirement, as she continued to teach bowling to her youngest Grandson; even when she nor LeRoy could no longer bowl themselves. Both Angie and LeRoy’s love for the grandkids had them purchase a van, planning trips to see as many kids’ events as possible. Trips to Atlanta Chicago, and Denver were almost yearly. Their last trip together by plane was to their grandson’s wedding where their love for family was on full display. Angie leaves to cherish loving memories of her sister, Evelyn, and her children Deborah, Louie, Dione, LaDale, Frank, Charles, and Donna. Her 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great-grandchildren. She will be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and friends. Finally at peace and back with LeRoy. We are sure they are most likely at the best fishing hole around. You can rest now, Ma. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to one of Angie’s favorite charities. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Website--https://www.stjude.org/ Donate by Phone: (800) 805-5856 Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory Lawrenceville 770-338-5558

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Angelina George

June 10, 1940 - December 27, 2022