George Paul Sidney, Ph.D

SIDNEY, George Paul, Ph.D
Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Monday evening, September 21, 2009. George was born March 25, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA and had been a resident in the Kalamazoo area since 1957. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement he was a psychologist with the Battle Creek VA; the Delano Clinic; had a private practice in Kalamazoo; and did volunteer work at Ft. Custer. He attended the Richland Presbyterian Church and was a consultant for 40 years with Michigan Works. George enjoyed reading, college sports; and collecting coins, rocks, and gems. On August 7, 1954 he was united in marriage to the former Ruth Bauer who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Ann Sidney of Alabama, John Marie Sidney of California, Paul Sidney of Kalamazoo; 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Joshua Sidney; 2 sisters, Susan Tarasovich, Margaret Rust both of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-father Nicholas Genovese, his mother, Mary; 2 brothers, Edward and William Genovese. Graveside services will be held 10:00 o'clock Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery meet in assembly area at 9:50 followed by an 11:00 o'clock memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland, 8047 Church St, with Rev. Erica Parkinson officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. Friends may meet the family Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Memorials may be directed to Boy Scout Troop 204, 4240 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, Hospice Services of Southwest Michigan or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. www.langelands.com