George F. Zine, Sr., 89, of Wareham died Aug. 1 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Ruby M. (Zion) Zine.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Fahre) Zine. Mr. Zine worked as a machine operator for Morse Cutting Tools in New Bedford for 42 years.

A greyhound racing enthusiast, Mr. Zine raised greyhounds for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby M. Zine; his sons, George F. Zine, Jr. and his wife Diane of Wareham; Michael “Mickey” Zine and his wife Debra of Wareham; and James Stanley of Shrewsbury; his sisters, Grace Nassif of Boston and Doris Massad of Worcester. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

His funeral was held on Aug. 5 followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Patrick’s Church. Interment as in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home.

Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.