George J. Tricker

George Tricker Obituary

May 11, 1936 - June 25, 2014 George J. Tricker of Woodland Hills, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2014. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he moved to Woodland Hills in 1973, where he pursued a long and successful career as a comedy writer and playwright. But, his greatest accomplishment was that of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by mother, Clare Tricker, of Babylon, NY. Also surviving, his wife Bernadette, sons George III, Mark Nelson and wife Barbara, Robert Nelson and wife Anita, Stephen Nelson, Glenn Nelson, and daughters Lillian Cockrell, Bernadette Ines and son-in-law Ron Ines, Karen Henry and son-in-law Ted Henry. Also grandchildren Kate Nelson, Robert George Nelson, Jessica and Veronica Rohan and Ally Ines. His loving sisters Patricia Hargraves and husband James, Deborah Dominici and husband Frank, Barbara Jean Keen and brother Michael. Brother Donald preceded him to heaven. Also surviving nieces Valerie and Katie Dominici, and Brooke Ashley Keen. George was a funny, thoughtful and kindhearted man, and he will be missed by all. If you listen closely, you will hear the laughter coming from above. A funeral mass will be offered on July 25th, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bernadine's Church, 24410 Calvert St., Woodland Hills, CA.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 3 to Jul. 12, 2014.

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I don´t think it´s ever too late to say something kind. I am reading a biography on Johnny Carson and I just read the part re George, and I want to express my admiration and thanks for the laughs George gave me at 11:30 pm each weeknight via another who was the vehicle delivering many of George´s humorous and insightful views of the world around us.
Laughter has always been my salvation from the pain and absurdities that this thing called life throws our way; so, I send my heartfelt thanks to you, George.
Peace be with you, evermore.
With appreciation,
David J Speer
Gainesville, FL

David Speer

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April 2, 2022

It certainly was my pleasure to know George. When I needed help with Richie's doctor appointments, George was always there to help us. He was full of fun and laughter and is now with his friend. God Bless you, George.

Pamela Di Giovanni

July 24, 2014

How great it was to share so many memories with you over the years I will always cherish our friendship
Don

July 23, 2014

The memories we have of Big George always include smiles, family and a lot of food. He will be missed.

May the good time continue to roll in his honor!
Greg, Cindy and Kane Fortune

July 16, 2014

Thanks for being my Dad's best friend. So many wonderful memories. You will be missed dearly.

Diane Treptow (Barberie)

July 14, 2014

My father was an amazing man. He taught me how to live life to its fullest. He had a great passion for everything he did. I am sure all of his friends and family in heaven are laughing loudly since he arrived there.

Lillian Cockrell (Tricker)

July 14, 2014

A man who brought so much laughter into this world should have lived--FOREVER

paul pumpian

July 12, 2014

The greatest Uncle a guy could ask for. Will be missed greatly and thought of always...

Chris Smith

July 8, 2014

About George's appetite... a bunch of us writers were having lunch at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Hollywood. Roscoe's menu item #8 was a half fried chicken. But that wasn't enough for George. He wanted a double order. When the food came, the waitress gave George his lunch... a small plate with two lonely fried eggs. George looked at it wide-eyed. "What's this?" "Your order," the waitress said. "Two eggs." "No," cried George. "I said 'Two eights!'" (True story.)

Peter Gallay

July 8, 2014

For a wonderful friend full of humor and humility....

July 3, 2014

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