George A.

Terchiak

George passed away most unexpectedly on his 73rd birthday this 19th of November.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late Stanley and Mary (Delorey) Terchiak.  He attended local schools, Chelsea High School and continued his education to become a certified boiler mechanic.

A young man he was inducted into the US Army and served during the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged in 1970 at the rank of Specialist 4.  After returning home he married Donna (Ascoli) on December 28, 1974, and together began raising their family.

A resident of Revere for the past 37 years he also lived for a short time in Everett and Milford.  He worked as machinist at the GE Jet Engine Factory in Everett and Lynn and was a member of IUE-CWA local 201

He was a long-time devoted member of the First Congregational Church in Revere.  At his Church he made many lifelong friends while enjoying fellowship and peaceful devotion to prayer.

He worked hard to provide his family with a stable and secure home.  There he constructed a backyard patio and fire pit to spend quite time with his loved ones.

He enjoyed reading and gardening and every evening he could be seen around his Point of Pines neighborhood or along Revere Beach walking his dog "Missy".  George was a man with a kind, generous spirit.  All will remember him fondly for his dedication to family and his profound love for his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, George was also predeceased by several siblings, the late Maureen Smith, Donna Ritch, Lenore A. Terchiak, Stanley S. "Steve" Terchiak, Paul W. Terchiak and his earlier canine companion "Cranberry".

He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Donna M. (Ascoli) Terchiak.  Devoted father of Melissa Tuton and her husband Michael of Reading, and Mark Terchiak of Revere.  Cherished grandfather of Ethan, Joshua, Aaron and Alana Berlin.  Dear brother of Gerald Delorey of CA, dear brother-in-law of Louise Scott of Grafton and dear friend of Mike and Elisha Mullen.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday December 1st from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  In order to protect the public health, we advise that all visitors wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday Dec. 2nd at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in George's name memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. www.StJude.org/Donate

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