George W. Weil, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on the evening of July 27, 2024 in Beverly, MA.
George was born in Cambridge, MA on November 20, 1936 to Yvonne and George W. Weil, Sr. He grew up in Saugus, MA and was one of three siblings who enjoyed a close relationship with sisters Bernadette and Margaret and their families. George attended Saugus High School and upon graduation enlisted in the US Air Force. George served in the Air Force and was stationed in Guam during the Korean War until 1958, upon his Honorable Discharge. George pursued an education in engineering at Northeastern University courtesy of the GI Bill.
George married Antoinette Gauvainne in 1963 and divorced in 1965. They welcomed two children into their family, Gail (Weil) Palombo and George (Bill) William Weil, III.
In 1970 George married Patricia Ann Duffy. He was raising Gail and Bill as a single father when he met Pat. Daughters Laura and Lenore soon followed, completing their family. George and Pat shared many (53) happy years togetherraising. They enjoyed road trips throughout New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, and reaching up to Canada to visit extended family. Pat and George enjoyed solo trips to St. Thomas for their honeymoon and Martha’s Vineyard for an anniversary getaway. Along with travelling, they were members of the R
Salem News 2024ock and Mineral Club and were present during one stop of the Hope Diamond tour.
George was proud to be an involved member of the Salem community as well as an avid gardener. He delighted in sharing his yield with neighbors and family. He was particularly proud of his tomatoes, green beans, asparagus, and strawberry crops. In addition to sharing his garden, George was happy to provide neighboring churches with his finds and was a reliable fixture in church basements throughout Salem.
George joins Pat (predeceased 7/7/2023) in donating his body to Tufts Medical School in the name of future learning and science. They are united once again.
George was widowed in July, 2023 and is survived by his sister Bernadette Chaput, children Gail (Weil) Palombo, George W. Weil, III and his partner Patty Carpenter, Laura (Weil) Lewis and her husband Joshua Lewis, IV, and Lenore (Weil) Gambale and her husband Leonard Gambale, Jr. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jared Palombo, Elsa Gambale, Kyle Gambale, June Gambale, and Mara Gambale as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held at Ste. Anne’s Parish on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. We will gather to celebrate his life and mourn his passing. A luncheon will follow at Fibber McGee’s on Cabot Street in Beverly, MA.