George R. Arnott

George R. Arnott of Warwick, NY, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 81 years old.

Born November 15, 1941, he was the son of George and Joan (nee Tenson) Arnott.

George was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of 1959, and he served in the United States Air Force. He was a Warwick police officer for 36 years, working his way up to sergeant. He taught driver’s safety in Orange County for many years. He was a member of the 9-11 committee in Warwick and, as a strong advocate for all things Warwick, he was actively involved in numerous other organizations within the community, including Village Cove Homeowner’s Association where he was the President. He was also an avid Yankee fan.

George is survived by his son, Richard Arnott of Warwick; his nephews, Michael Kolman and Brian Kolman; his nieces, Kelly Luposello and Michelle Arnott; his cousins; and the mother of his children, April Korson. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lynn Arnott (2018), his two sisters, Joan Goosey and Shirley Kolman and his brother, Kenneth Arnott.

Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY. A graveside service will be at 1:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Warwick Cemetery, 50 Oakland Ave., Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in George’s memory to the Warwick Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.

Arrangements were made by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY. To send an online condolence, visit www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.