George Mercer (8/18/1936) passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Florida.
George was predeceased by his wife Joan (Pero) Mercer, his son George W.
Mercer, and his brothers, Billy, Joe, Bobby and Ronnie Mercer.
Survived by George is his significant other of 25 years Susan Hubert, his children Cheryl Young (and the late Paul Young) of Somerville, Joe and Claire Mercer of Tewksbury, Gary and Louise Mercer of Stoneham, Debbie and Tim Carbone of Revere, Michelle and Stephen Testa of California, Joannie and Jeannie Mercer of Billerica, John and Lisa Mercer of Tewksbury. George is survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
George grew up in Somerville, married his sweetheart Joan and raised their family of nine children there. After high school, George joined the Army and served a four-year tour of duty in the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the George Dilboy Post 529 in Somerville and Past Commander. He was also a life member of the Billerica Elks in Billerica, MA. George returned from his tour of service and was employed by the City of Somerville for the next 30 years.
George, Joan and their children spent many summers in Kingston, NH enjoying a complete array of water sports with friends and family. They decided to move out of Somerville and had a house built in Billerica where they remained until George lost his wife Joan. George retired to Florida years later with his significant other Susan where they resided the past 25 years.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd.
Billerica on Tuesday, January 17th from 3-7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at St. Matthew Evangelist Parish at St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd. Billerica at 10 a.m. followed by a burial at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate or please donate to the many causes for Veterans at www.dav.org.
Previous Events
Visitation
17
Jan
66 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
Funeral Mass
18
Jan
466 Boston Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
Burial
18
Jan
580 Mt. Auburn St.
Cambridge , MA 02138
