Tilyou, George Cornelius, of Northport, NY formerly of Garden City and Brooklyn, on July 11, 2016 at 90 years of age. He attended St. Xavier Grammar School and Brooklyn Prep HS before enlisting in the US Army Air Forces at age 17. He also graduated from Seton Hall University. Grandson and namesake of the founder of Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park and maternal grandson of Brooklyn political leader, John H. McCooey. Beloved husband of the late Doris (nee Egner). Cherished father of Maureen, Elizabeth, Sarah Tilyou Albaneze (Ivan), Susan Tilyou-Stepney (Neil) and the late George IV. Adored grandfather of Stefan, Natasha, Conor and Ronan. Devoted brother of Joan Tilyou Kean (the late Owen), the late John H. Tilyou and the late Paul E. Tilyou (Ann). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In repose at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY. Visiting hours Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4:30 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass 9:30 AM Saturday at St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.