George D. Meimaris

George D. Meimaris, 89, of Decatur Lane, Wayland, W Yarmouth, MA, previously of Weston, died November 15 at home per his wishes. He was husband to Tasia Karageorge Meimaris, and an amazing dad to James G. Meimaris of Macedonia OH, Christine Meimaris Lauria of Norfolk, MA and the late Marcia Meimaris of Chagrin Falls, OH. He is survived by a brother Nick of Crofton, MD. Born in Boston, son to the late Demosthenes and Aristothea. George graduated from English High, Northeastern University and would have earned a MBA from Boston University had he finished his thesis prior to serving in WWII where he was the recipient of the bronze star, several purple hearts and many other awards noting his service. George met Tasia at the University of Pittsburgh when he was in the Army Specialized Training Program where he learned to speak Berlin German, so that he could walk among them without being detected. After the war, George started as an accountant and quickly became Controller working for RCA in Pittsburgh and Boston, later he moved into purchasing and finished his career as Director of Purchasing for Honeywell Information Systems/Bull. He pioneered many commonly used purchasing practices in use today. George was a mentor to many. Soon after retirement, he helped a friend start the purchasing department at newly formed Apollo Computer in Chelmsford. Once retired, he was successful at his lifetime ambition of being a beach bum. George was a world traveler not only for business where he and Tasia hosted the heads of many Fortune 100 companies in their home, but he traveled for pleasure, spending winters in the Caribbean and traveling to Europe many a spring and summering on the Cape. He was founder, past President and a parishioner of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Weston. He was a Shriner. He was an active board member for many years for Friends of Hospice a fundraising arm to Wayside Hospice. He was also a past president, and treasurer of the Riviera Estates Community in West Yarmouth. In addition to his wife and children he is survived by the light of his life granddaughter Alexis Lauria of Norfolk MA, Jenny Holbrook of OH and Meridith Vachon. His funeral was held Saturday November 19, burial with Military Honors in the North Cemetery in Wayland. Gifts in George's memory may be sent to VNA Hospice Woburn MA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman & Sons, 656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA. www.duckett-waterman.com