PARSIPPANY, N.J. – George Sawchak, a former ranked U.S. Tennis Association Middle States player and member of the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame and the Ukrainian National Association (UNA), died on August 21 after battling a long illness, according to his wife. He was 82.

George Sawchak, pictured in 2016, received an award from the Ukrainian National Association and Soyuzivka Heritage Center honoring his 50 years of service and dedication to Soyuzivka Tennis Camp. He is pictured with UNA Advisor Bohdana Puzyk, who presented him with the award.