Obituary of George C. Previll

Captain George C. Previll died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at The Chapel at St. Stephen's Cemetery, 451 Millburn Ave., Millburn, on Saturday, January 21st at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave., Maplewood on Friday, 3:00 - 7:00 PM.. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the American Merchant Marine Veterans, American Legion, or USO in his name would be appreciated. Captain Previll sailed for over 30 years for US Lines through to the rank of Master. After retiring from sailing, George served at SUNY Maritime Fort Schuyler NY as Commandant of Cadets and Captain of the training ship Empire State. Later in his career he served for Military Sealift Command through the first Persian Gulf War. During his career George served as President of the Marine Society of New York and President of Council of Master Mariners. Captain George C. Previll, was a Merchant Marine WWII veteran, and is survived by his wife Rosemarie, daughter Jennifer, and son George Jr. and wife Heather.