FREESE, George F., Sr.- Of Everett, formerly of Chelsea, March 28th. Devoted husband for 50 years of Rosalie A. (Ferri). Beloved father of George F. Freese, Jr. of Everett, Madelyn Severino and her husband Steven of Peabody, Kimberly Frizzi and her husband Cono of Malden, David Freese and his wife Gelsomina of Merrick, New York and Matthew Freese and his wife Lisa of Stratham, New Hampshire. Loving brother of John Freese and his wife Diane of Abington and the late Evelyn Needham, Paul and Alonzo Freese. Cherished papa of Amy-Leigh, Steven and Rosalee, David and Nicoletta and Matthew and Madison. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Monday morning, April 2nd at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 601 Broadway, CHELSEA at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden.
Born in Chelsea, George at 71 years passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital last Wednesday evening after a brief illness. An employee of the Verizon and Nynex until his retirement, he was also a United States Navy Veteran.