Salisbury, MA - George Joseph “Butchie” Christie, 72, of Salisbury, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home with his family and close friends by his side. He was the husband of the late Nancy K. Pitchford who passed away on June 19, 2017 after 25 years of marriage.
Born October 31, 1948, he was a son of the late George J. and the late Edna (Dolan) Christie. He was also the brother of the late Barbara Gallant.
Mr. Christie served with the United States Army during the Vietnam war and received 4 medals of honor. For most of his life he lived in Chelsea where he attended the local schools, and worked as a carpenter, and automotive school teacher. For the past 15 years he has made his home in Salisbury.
He is survived by his children, Christopher Christie and his wife Tara of Wakefield, Kelly Christie of Tewksbury and Michael Christie and his wife Sandra of Somerville, and predeceased by his youngest son James Christie. Also survived by his sister Edna Herz of Germany, his friend and former wife Laura DiStefano of Tewksbury, as well as 8 grandchildren, Nieces; Susan, Bianca and Christy. Nephew; Charles and many friends.
HIS FUNERAL SERVICE TOOK PLACE PRIVATELY. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE TEWKSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 1 DEWEY STREET, TEWKSBURY 978-851-2061