George S. Viti

George S. Viti, 95, of Allentown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family onNovember 14, 2023.Born in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1928, George was the son of Sam and Gonda Viti, Italianimmigrants who proudly came to this country to create a new foundation for their family. George servedhonorably in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Air Force Band. He received a degreein Business Administration from Bloomsburg University and was a successful corporate executive beforestarting his retail shoe business, George's Shoes, in Allentown, PA in 1968. For thirty years, George'sShoes, located a half block from Hess' department store, was a preeminent boutique destination forfamilies in the Lehigh Valley. George was awarded the Downtown Allentown Spirit Award "in recognitionof the true entrepreneur and his commitment to the economic growth and vitality of the centralbusiness district" of the City of Allentown.George was married to his beloved wife, Theresa, for almost 64 years and they had two children, Kim VitiFiorentino, Esquire and Craig Viti, MD - who were his pride and joy.He was dashing and charismatic and traveled the world with his wife and always enjoyed meeting newpeople, learning about new cultures and making new friends. George was a connoisseur of world affairsand a master of sudokus.George enjoyed his wife's magnificent cooking, wine time, the company of friends and treasured hisbeloved family.George is survived by his wife, Theresa; his daughter, Kim, son-in-law Lou Fiorentino and grandgoddaughter Sarah Yaklic; and his son, Craig, daughter-in-law Jane Viti and two beloved grandchildrenJack and Lilyia of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.The viewing will be held at The Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena from 9:00-10:00 AM on Saturday,November 18, 2023 at 1825 W Turner St, Allentown, with a funeral Mass following at 10:30 AM.In lieu of flowers, memorials in George's name may be sent to his church, The Cathedral of SaintCatharine of Siena in Allentown, Pennsylvania.