George G. Datz

November 16, 1928 - February 14, 2021

George G. Datz of Blackwood, NJ, passed away February 14, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Loving son of the late Harry Datz and the late Alberta Campbell Scarduzio. Devoted husband of Joan E. Datz (nee Linn). Beloved father of Lynn Long (Bill), Susan Datz, Diane Eganey (Ray), and Holly Heffernan (Teddy). Proud grandfather of Jillian DiMeo (Phil), Rhiannon Volpe, Michelle Magpiong, Brandon S. Vidal (Jessica), Dustin W. Vidal (Misty), Katie Heffernan, and Lauren Feeney (Ryan); great-grandfather of ten. George served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the 793rd Military Police Battalion. He worked for many years as a warehouse manager for Ford Motor Co., Pennsauken, NJ. George owned and operated his own investigations company, George Datz Investigations. He took several classes at Camden County College Police Academy in criminal justice studies. George was always a true family man and was looked up to by every member of his family. He was always there for his loved ones. George was the ultimate gentleman and made a point to dress immaculately. He had a quick wit and was a total comedian, great for “on the spot” jokes. He was a talented musician with an affinity for the drums. He had a passion for boating and flying and even owned his own boats and a plane. Viewing will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish / St. Jude's Church, 402 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012 where his Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Facial coverings, social distancing, and building occupancy restrictions will be enforced. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Blackwood, NJ will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St, Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com * * * * * * *