SARATOGA SPRINGS — George Arthur Musolff passed away Friday, July 11, at Saratoga Hospital. He was 87.
Born on August 20, 1926 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late George Otto and Lillian (Smith) Musolff. George graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46. After the service, George went to work at Mohasco Industries for many years as a general foreman.
George had a great love for horses and dogs. He was a harness horse trainer and driver, having trained and driven Hall of Fame horse Whitey’s Fella. George also enjoyed golfing, sailing, jogging, biking, walking, motorcycling, hockey and playing the guitar.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his sons-in-law Jeffrey Felton and Richard Murray.
Survivors include his wife, Carmel; children, Judith (Samuel) English, Linda Felton, Diane Murray, Susan (Jon Perry) Simser and George (Charlene) Musolff; step-children, Patrick Gautier and Renee Fred; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Morano and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved beagles Biscuit and Jack.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 18 at the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Road., Glens Falls.
Burial with military honors will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.
Donations may be made in George’s memory to Sunshine Horses, Inc., 7105 Kingdom Road., Memphis, NY 13112.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
