Obituary of George Yonnone

George Yonnone, passed away December 16, 2024. George was born on April 15, 1944 in Newburgh N.Y. to Helen Patricia Yonnone. As a young man George worked at GE as a production welder as well as Hamilton Steel. Believing there was more to life he hitchhiked his way to California, making his keep by jobs of carpentry. Upon returning home he met his wife Carla McCormick. They went out onto the open road in their trusty1940 Ford Utility truck named Clyde. They traveled the country where he became an accomplished pinstriper; using both hands. He worked in Daytona for many years during Bike Week pinstriping for many returning customers. His days were filled with many vanfests and motorcycle meets. He became known to many as “George the pinstriper”.

A talented carpenter and woodworker he started George Yonnone Restoration; a Timber Framing Restoration Business of 16^th-18^th century buildings. He designed specialty jacks, tools and methods to fulfill his love for the trade. This work also led to him to travel the country along with working with his sons.

For many years he was Santa at St. Paul’s Church in Stockbridge. George was an amazingly talented artist and musician as well. He is preceded by two sons, Connor and Nicholas. He leaves behind his daughter, Jessie McCormick, son Nolan McCormick and wife Emily of Housatonic, his former wife Carla McCormick and four grandchildren, Carl, Gilbert and Connor Casey and Lila McCormick.

In keeping with George’s wishes there are no services. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in George’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association online at ALZ.org or by mail to 320 Nevada St. Suite 201, Newton MA 02460. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfunealservices.com.