George Nicholas Giacobbe

It is with profound sadness that we announce that our dear, sweet, Georgie (George Nicholas Giacobbe), 28, of West Hollywood, California passed away on November 30, 2021.

George was born on January 13, 1993 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, spent his younger years in Pittsburgh, PA and then graduated from University High School in Carmel, IN. He received his undergraduate degree from Butler University and, not satisfied with that, obtained his Bachelors in Nursing from NYU. He worked at New York-Presbyterian Cornell in Oncology and then found his calling in the Emergency Department where he excelled in the fast-paced environment. Tired of the weather, George unloaded his belongings on the curbside and hopped on a plane to LA. He was excited to begin his west coast career at Cedars Sinai Hospital in the ED and loved every minute of it. As one that does not stand still for long, George moved to the float pool and asked his managers enough times for them to relent to get trained in the ICU. A gifted nurse and always wanting to know more, George was excited to be working toward a Nurse Practitioner degree at UCLA in acute care. As a fearless frontline worker, George saved countless lives and is remembered by doctors and nurses on both coasts as an invaluable asset to their departments.

Outside of his career and school, George was all about family, friends, fun and adventure. He found joy and laughter in everything. When he called home and his picture came up on the iPhone, his family knew it was time to laugh. He was so quick witted, you never knew how he would make you giggle next. He loved 'spilling the tea', hiking, traveling around the world, modern art (especially the MOMA) and the love and company of friends. George considered his friends his other family and truly loved them, was supported by them, and found immense joy being with them and for that, his mom and dad, sister and brother, will be eternally grateful. Always kind and welcoming, George had a unique ability to make you feel seen and loved. He had an easy, infectious laugh and a brilliant mind that will forever be missed. To know George was to love him and his absence leaves a hole in our hearts.

George leaves behind his loving and extremely proud parents, George and Pam Giacobbe of Pittsburgh, and his loving sister and brother, Hannah and Quinn. He is also survived by his California family, Alex, Jared, and many many others, his countless NYC family of friends, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and a plethora of cousins.

He is wrapped in the loving arms of his Nana, Papa, Grandpa, and Pookie and smiling down on us as we all celebrate the joy he brought to our lives.

Memorial Contributions in his honor can be made to the following:

Friends of Runyon Canyon (friendsofrunyoncanyon.org) - George's favorite place to hike
Museum of Modern Art (moma.org) - George's favorite museum
Any LGBT organization of your choosing - He was so proud!