George Yonnone, passed away December 16, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1944, in Newburgh N.Y., to Helen Patricia Yonnone.
As a young man, George worked at GE as a production welder, as well as Hamilton Steel. Believing there was more to life, he hitchhiked his way to California, making his keep through carpentry jobs. Upon returning home, he met his wife Carla McCormick. They went out onto the open road in their trusty 1940 Ford Utility truck named Clyde. They traveled the country, where he became an accomplished pinstriper, using both hands. He worked in Daytona for many years during Bike Week pinstriping for many returning customers. His days were filled with many vanfests and motorcycle meets. He became known to many as “George, the pinstriper.”
A talented carpenter and woodworker, he started George Yonnone Restoration, a timber framing restoration business of 16th- to 18th-century buildings. He designed specialty jacks, tools, and methods to fulfill his love for the trade. This work also led to him to travel the country and work with his sons.
For many years, he was Santa at St. Paul’s Church in Stockbridge. George was an amazingly talented artist and musician as well.
George was predeceased by preceded by two sons, Connor and Nicholas. He leaves behind his daughter Jessie McCormick; his son Nolan McCormick and wife Emily of Housatonic; his former wife Carla McCormick; and four grandchildren, Carl, Gilbert, and Connor Casey and Lila McCormick.
In keeping with George’s wishes, there are no services. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in George’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association online at ALZ.org or by mail to 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. Condolences may be made through the website of Birches-Roy Funeral Home.
