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Westchester HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life'

A man who graduated from a Northern Westchester high school and was known as a talented athlete who competed at the collegiate level has died at the age of 40.

George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III

George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III

Photo Credit: Curry & Giordano Funeral Home, Inc.

George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III died peacefully in Ulster County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Kingston, according to his obituary.

He was a graduate of Ossining High School, where he received 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, and wrestling.

"G.R. was a talented athlete who led an active life," his obituary reads.

He continued wrestling at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree in business.

"During his time at Wilkes, G.R. began working in pool construction, which he pursued after graduation, and built high-end pools in the Hamptons and Westchester County," his obituary reads.

Tryon is survived by his parents, George Tryon and Aimee Creato; his sisters, Tammie Tryon, Cheryl Tryon, Madison Cummings, and Elise Kroll; his brother, Steven Kroll; his brother-in-law, Manjit Dhillon; his sister-in-law, Sarah Wasser; and 17 nieces and nephews.

His death was preceded by his mother, Katrina Turci.

Tryon's visitation is set to be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Curry & Giordano Funeral Home in Peekskill.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the same location. 

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