George Mussi, Jr.
August 14 1937 - August 11 2025
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday August 21st 2025 4-7 pm
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Piave Club will do a Prayer Service at 5:45 pm.
Services:
Funeral Mass
Friday August 22nd 2025 at 11:00 am
Church of the Resurrection
6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road
New Albany
, Ohio 43054
Friends and Family are asked to meet at the Church for the Funeral Mass
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Obituary
George Mussi Jr., age 87, was born in Liverpool, New York, to George and Yolanda Mussi on August 14, 1937, and passed away on August 11, 2025, after a second valiant fight against cancer. George graduated from Liverpool High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart, Rosalie Tornabene, in 1960. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in 2024. After high school, George began a 30-year career in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the highest enlisted rank, Sergeant Major. He served at various duty stations around the world, including a tour during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation. After this first career, George moved into public service as deputy director at the City of Columbus under the late Mayor Buck Rhinehart, and then safety director at the City of Reynoldsburg under the late Mayor Bob McPherson. In addition, he held leadership positions in the Columbus Piave Club, American Legion Department of Ohio, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans Charity, Marine Corps League, Franklin County Veterans Service Commission, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, and Telhio Credit Union. George was the fabric of America, devoted to his country, Catholic faith, and family. He lived an honorable life as a driven, kind, and thoughtful man. Semper Fi, Sergeant Major. The family wishes to thank his loyal friends who provided support and love throughout his illness. George is preceded in death by his parents, George and Yolanda; brother, Anthony Mussi; and sister, Linda Manzi. George is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie; sisters, Joan Brown and Mary Ann Schadt; children, George (Valerie) Mussi, Jennifer (Bruce) McClary, and Anthony (Stacey) Mussi; grandchildren, Tyler McClary (Katie King), Nicholas McClary, Alex McClary, and Casma Mussi; and many loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Calling hours are at John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Ave Columbus, Ohio 43212 on Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4-7 pm. George's life will be celebrated with a Requiem Mass at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 East Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, Ohio 43054 on Friday, August 22, 2025, 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Fund via check mailed to 25 South Front Street, Columbus, 43215, OR the M.A.S.H. Pantry at www.mashpantry.org. To leave a condolence or for links to make a donation visit www.johnquint.com
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for George Mussi, Jr.
From : John Contino and Family
To : Mussi Family
Date: August 13th 2025
Thoughts and prayers 🙏
From : Tony and Darlene Caruso
To : Mussi Family
Date: August 13th 2025
Uncle George will be greatly missed. We are keeping you in our prayers.
From : Reynoldsburg American Legion Post 798
To : Mussi Family
Date: August 14th 2025
We are saddened by the passing of our friend and American Legion Post member, George. His contributions to the American Legion were immense.
Although he will be missed, we are thankful for the privilege of having known him.
Our sympathies are extended to Rosalie and family.
Rev Carl Bradley
Chaplain Post 798
From : Remo Faieta
To : George Mussi Jr
Date: August 14th 2025
Our Lord said: "Whoever believes in me, even if dead (in the body), will never die". George believed in God, therefore... George, enjoy your eternal rest with God.
From : Barbara mussi
To : Family of George Mussi
Date: August 15th 2025
My thoughts in my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Uncle George, you will be greatly missed. You are a great uncle, brother to my dad and Godfather.
From : Brenda Rinehart
To : Rosalie
Date: August 17th 2025
Dear Rosalie
I am so sorry for your loss. What beautiful marriage you two shared! May God bless you and keep you. Semper fi George.
From : Millie Eftimoff
To : Rosalie
Date: August 17th 2025
Dear Rosalie, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost George. He seemed like a wonderful man. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your friend (from Macys), Millie Eftimoff
From : ROGER MALONE
To : USMC
Date: August 17th 2025
A BROTHERHOOD FEW WILL KNOW AND
EVEN FEWER WILL UNDERSTAND.
GO WITH GOD MY BROTHER.SEMPER FI
ROGER MALONE USMC
From : Jack Downs
To : Jack Downs
Date: August 18th 2025
George and I worked together for several years,
In the Division of Engineering & Construction, within the City of Columbus.
We all respected George given his background in the Marine Corps.
He was a person who expected, and respected individuals that would stand up to him.
George oversaw the entire area of maintenance operations for our division. This included all Bridge related work, which is where George and I worked closely.
Over the years, we became like a family, and continued our relationships into retirement with our annual retirement luncheons.
I send my prayers for strength and that peace that surpasses all understanding.
Jack Downs
From : Alice Worrell
To : Rosalie and the whole Mussi Family
Date: August 19th 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. May his great life, service to our country, and happy memories comfort you all. I miss you Rosalie and pray for your strength and peace.
From : James Ledergerber
To : The Mussi family
Date: August 21st 2025
I had the pleasure of working with George at Reynoldsburg City Schools for multiple years. He was a true gentleman and a US Marine forever. Rest in Peace George, God took a good man home! Was great that I had the opportunity to know you.
From : Michele Tucci
To : Mussi Family
Date: August 27th 2025
You are truly a hero for serving our country. The Tucci family didn’t see much of you but when we did you were inspiring and truly a gentleman.
From : Michele Tucci
To : Mussi family
Date: August 27th 2025
You were truly a hero serving our country. The Tucci family didn't see much of you but when we did you were inspiring and a gentleman always. God bless
From : Brad Beatty
To : George Mussi Jr
Date: September 7th 2025
George Mussi was taller than his life appeared. I always thought of him as the godfather of the 12th district American Legion. It was just the way he carried himself. He respected himself. He was kind, yet Firm. He had worked in government same as I, and I think that had a special connection. And government work you learn to adapt a special front to others. He was knowledgeable, dependable, respectful, and he was indeed a mentor. He was the definition. “Cool”. If you knew him and could call him friend, you know exactly what I mean. I am sad at his departure. Just knowing he was around major feel secure. The American Legion demand so much of one’s time. But I’m glad that Mr. George Mussi was part of my time as a navy man, I say to George., smooth winds my friend. Until we meet again on the other side..