George Paul Gasper, a man who never minced words, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on December 11, 2025. George - an incredibly generous human being - lived life his way, surrounding himself as often as possible with family, friends, and good food.

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, George (the son of George and Mary) was a proud graduate of the School of Hard Knocks and "Tesauro University". He helped build a family parking and warehousing business that achieved tremendous success, including its flagship property known to many Philly sports fans in the 80s and 90s as T Warehouse (where Lincoln Financial Field now stands). A self-described automotive relocation engineer, George "supervised, organized, and deputized" parking operations at the Civic Center, near 30th Street Station, and the Sports Complex for over 25 years. George also later owned and operated Pumpernick's Deli at 17th and Arch.

George's family was undoubtedly the light of his life. He leaves behind his loving wife of fifty years (Gayle), a woman for whom he did anything and everything he could. George also leaves behind two children: Gina, who will always be his favorite little girl, and George (wife, Julie), who will seemingly always be his clone. George also leaves behind three grandsons (David, Dominic, and Ryan) who will always cherish their countless trips to Starbucks with "Pops" and the way his booming voice would frequently proclaim - "Alright! That's my boy!"

George's love of family extended well-beyond that immediate group. He never missed an opportunity to grill kielbasa for Rodo family pool parties, to gather at Botto's with his Tesauro cousins, or to visit the (many) Gaspers in Jessup. George also treated his beloved friends like family. After raising his children in Northeast Philly and living briefly in Lafayette Hill, he moved to Garnett Valley (Riviera Concorde) in 2005. Over the last twenty years, George developed dozens of wonderful friendships that filled his later years with laughs, often at a table full of cards or Italian food. Preferably both. And certainly most often at Il Granaio.

In his younger days, George enjoyed being the drummer in a band that played the South Philly and Wildwood, NJ circuit. He also (for better or worse) never missed a casino trip (usually the Showboat in Atlantic City) and could often be found at local racing tracks supporting horses owned through Cinemod Stables as part of the family business.

By his wife's own admission, people either loved or hated George. Fortunately, many, many more people loved him than not, and those who did will always remember him for his enormous smile, for his willingness to always speak his mind, and for his unlimited love of - and devotion to - the people he held close.

Visitation: 

Friday, December 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, Ltd.

5980 Chichester Avenue, Aston, PA 19014

Funeral Mass: 

Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:30 AM

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

430 Valleybrook Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342

Burial: Private

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's memory to the Nurses at Main Line Health or the American Lung Association.

Checks can be mailed to the address below or made online here:

The Riddle HealthCare Foundation 1068 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 204 Media, PA 19063

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