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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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