Brookline’s Brother George Honored at Taste of Brookline

If you grew up in Brookline, you probably know Brother George.

An honorary fireman who often could be seen with his flashlight and clipboard, checking alarm boxes on Brookline Boulevard, is known for greeting everyone he passed, dedicating himself to work in the community and at his home church, Church of the Resurrection.

Community members say George Gilfoyle is a man who represents the best of Brookline.

During Sunday’s Taste of Brookline event, the community honored Brother George for being a consistent friend and community servant throughout the years.

Gilfoyle received a plaque honoring his dedication to Brookline, as well as an official proclamation from the City of Pittsburgh declaring April 28 George Gilfoyle Day. To read the proclamation, click here.

Clint Burton, manager of the Brookline Connection Facebook page and historical website, posted information about the honor on the Facebook page Monday, and within minutes, dozens of kind comments about George appeared:

Tom Kovacs: It was wonderful seeing him presented with those honors. What a guy.

Ellie Maloney-Meneskie: George is & always will be apart of our Brookline memories....no one deserves it more;))

Donna Pasquinelli-Flinn: I'm so glad that our community adopted him as our brother - I'm glad that we are his family....he's a special soul...

Burton also honored Gilfoyle by creating a page for him on the Brookline Connection historical website. To see photos and read the history of Brother George, click here.

Do you have a memory, a photo, or a few kind words to share with Brother George? Share them here.

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