George M. Esparza, 68, of Phillipsburg, NJ, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born December 21, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late John and Rebecca (Perez) Esparza. His wife, Rona (Panchuck) Esparza died last year. George owned, operated, and performed with Phydeaux’s Flying Flea Circus and Wahoo Medicine Show, Phillipsburg. He also was the co-owner and manager of Omni Maintenance, Linden, NJ. George attended Tulane University and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with master’s degrees in business and music. He attended The Juilliard School, New York City and trained under Robert Shaw at the Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ. George’s life was a ministry of music. He was the manager of both the Midland Texas Symphony Orchestra and the Savannah Georgia Symphony Orchestra. He sang in the choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton, and was a well known vocalist in the Lehigh Valley where he often performed at nursing homes and care facilities. He was also a member of the Heritage Guild, Easton.
Surviving are his son, Joshua Esparza and his sister, Eunice Aldrich.
A memorial service will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
