George Mackertich, 89

George Mackertich of Onset, passed away on December 13, 2024 after a full and unique life of 89 years. 

He is survived by his wife Deborah (Harley), sons Philip of Weymouth, George Jr. & wife Sheila of Honolulu, daughters Laura of Brockton and Lisa of Hull, and his beloved dog Ralphie. He was predeceased by his mother Annie and father Philip of Weymouth, brother Alex of Westfield, sisters Lucy, Agnes Daly, Zena & Madeleine of Weymouth. 

George was born in India and lived in Canchupara until he was 10 years old. His father held a key position on the British Railway, his mother was a talented woman running a household full of servants and was a Montessori teacher. Their home was located close to the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater Air Base where young George was able to fulfill his curiosity of all types of aircraft and was treated to special rides by the servicemen.  The family hosted many servicemen and priests in their home.  George was home schooled and took it upon himself to study encyclopedias and anything technical he could get his hands on. 

The family moved to Weymouth when wartime was upon them and India was gaining its independence from Britain. George entered school for the first time in South Weymouth and flourished.  His knowledge of the world and history impressed his teachers who loved to have him give talks to his class.  His natural talent for music led him to write and perform hit records along with his talented sisters who sang backup and played piano under the name of George Mack and the Melody Macs.  You can enjoy a listen on YouTube. 

George was an athlete who broke physical fitness records in the Army at Fort Dix and later was co-owner of the Mill Pond Tennis Club in Hanover.  He had a strenuous workout routine daily from his teenage years which lasted throughout his life. To be an effective advocate for family and friends who became ill, he delved into medicine, anatomy and biology so deeply that many doctors assumed he had a medical degree.  He pursued his American Dream of owning his own manufacturing business IVI Corp. where he could use his inventive mind daily in the field of high vacuum technology.  He successfully produced an expansive line of high-tech machinery which continues to contribute to people around the globe.  He worked tirelessly at his business for over 50 years.   

Donations may be made in George’s memory to BID Plymouth by mail to:  Jennifer Rice, Vice President of Philanthropy, BID Plymouth, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Words of comfort can be left at www.ChapmanFuneral.com