George K. McCloskey, age 88 of Millville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at home.

Trained as a machinist and engineer, George worked at Millville Vial and Ampule Machinery (MVA) and Precision Glass before his retirement. He was a hard worker all of his life. He was a gifted wood worker and used his talent to craft his kitchen cabinets and many other household items-even his own casket. George enjoyed fishing, cruises, trips to the casinos, and relaxing by his fishpond. He was an avid gardener that enjoyed yearly competitions with his wife, Raisa, for first and the biggest tomato and cucumber.

George is survived by his children, Gregory McCloskey, Lisa Hughes, and Vera Brown.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Marjorie McCloskey, and a brother, Gary McCloskey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend George's viewing and funeral service on Thursday, May 7, 2026. There will be a viewing from 8 AM until 9 AM at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street Millville. The funeral service will be held 10 AM Thursday at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 2211 W Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360.  Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Russian Old Orthodox Church Cemetery, Millville.