George J. Kachajian

George J. Kachajian, 88, of Worcester, long-time owner of Macey Sign Co., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. 

George leaves his biggest pride, his family, including his loving and dedicated wife of over sixty years, Dolores M. “Dolly” (Ritacco) Kachajian; their three children, Darlene Nedeljkovic and her husband Srdjan S., Karen Marlowe and her husband John, and David G. Kachajian; twelve grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jillian, Marina, Kevin George, Relja, Milan, Monika, Kristy, Kristina, Olivera, Aleksandra, and Katarina; a great grandson, Julian; several nieces and nephews.  George was born in Worcester, son of the late Sarkis K. and Josephine (Sieckowski) Kachajian.  He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Rose M. Mastromatteo. 

He graduated from Commerce High School, the Butera School of Art, and Berklee College of Music, both in Boston.  George served his nation proudly in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict.  He was stationed in Korea and while there he sang in the “All Soldier Show” with Marilyn Monroe.  He was a member of the Armenian Church of Our Savior.

He loved life and fought til the end with strength.  He loved birthdays and called to sing “Happy Birthday” to all his family and friends for many years.  He loved going to the beach, singing, dancing, music, boxing matches and other sports, as well as the arts.

George loved to capture his works and his life in photos, with many of them displayed on the walls of Macey Sign and within his home.  His greatest joy was his family and the many signs he made at Macey Sign Co.  He also relished in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.  He was a hard-working and fun loving man with a magnetic personality, who would light up any room he entered.

He had a famous quote that he lived by…”Keep swinging”

Live life to the fullest, be positive and keep moving forward.  May he rest in peace.

George James Kachajian

Calling Hours for George will be on Saturday, January 9, from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon, followed by a Funeral Service at 12 Noon in The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.  Interment will follow at Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton.  It is requested that those attending service wear an article of clothing that is purple, as this was his favorite color.

*Social Distancing and the use of face masks will be required while in attendance at the funeral home and cemetery.

His Funeral Service will be “live streamed” and can be viewed by visiting the funeral home website and selecting the “live services” tab.  The stream will begin at 11:55 a.m. and will play automatically.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 or to The Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.