Family and Local Dignitaries Turn Out to Celebrate George S.
LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J. (June 10, 2025) – A positive, happy-go-lucky spirit is one of the keys to staying young at heart for centenarian George S., a resident of Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor. The highly decorated WWII Navy veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in May surrounded by family, friends, local dignitaries and staff of the Ocean County skilled nursing center.
“George is one of a kind; he has always been dedicated to his family and brings the sunshine everywhere he goes,” said Seacrest’s Jacqueline Phillips, director of community relations. “It was our pleasure to host his milestone birthday celebration. We are so thankful to everyone for joining us in honoring George on his special day.”
Assemblyman Gregory Myhre presented George with a plaque during the festivities and was joined by many other local dignitaries. Those included Little Egg Harbor’s Mayor Dan Maxwell, Deputy Mayor Ken Laney, Committeeman Blaise Scibetta and Tuckerton Mayor Susan Marshall, along with Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and American Legion Commander Charles “Andy” Jackson.
Born in 1925 in Pennsylvania, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1943. He proudly served his country for three years as a merchant marine and gunner during WWII. Throughout his Navy career, George served on a number of vessels, including the SS Gloria, SS Henry Watterson, SS Santa Paula, SS Thomas P. Beal and SS John A. Donald. He received numerous honors for his active duty, including the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
George and the love of his life, Terry, were married for more than 60 years. Together they have three children, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. He enjoyed a 30-year career as a brewmaster, working at Rheingold, Schaefer and Stroh, as well as other breweries.
Located at 1001 Center Street, Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. The 171-bed skilled nursing facility has been recognized at the national level for its quality care and services, recently earning a Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Seacrest was also named among America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 by Newsweek and maintains a Five-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
More information on Seacrest can be found at seacrestrehabhc.com.
PHOTO CAPTION: George S. (center, seated) surrounded by family and friends during his 100th birthday party at Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
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