George entered eternal rest, Thursday afternoon, November 24, 2022 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 88 years of age.  Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late John E. and Florence H. (Sheridan) Twohig.  George attended Somerville Public Schools until he was 16 years of age, when he joined the National Guard.  When he turned 18 years old, George enlisted in the US Navy on June 4, 1952.  He served overseas for 2 years during the Korean War.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.  He was honorably discharged on May 22, 1956.  George dedicated his working career as a picture framer at the former M.W. Carr Framing Company in Somerville, retiring when the company shut down.  He enjoyed his retirement by playing the lottery scratch tickets, and watching football games, especially the Patriots.  He would enjoy his daily coffee at Thurston Spa in Somerville while meeting up with friends.  George was a parishioner of St. Ann's Church in Somerville where he worked as a maintenance worker for a few years.  His favorite Disney character was Donald Duck and he enjoyed entertaining his children and grandchildren in his Donald Duck voice.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

George was the husband of the late Marie (Anderson) Twohig, who passed away in 1991.  He was the loving fiancé of many years to Ellen Faletra of Somerville.  Devoted father of Susan M. Marchese and her husband Chelsea Police Officer, Edward J. Marchese of Saugus, Robin Chiodi and her husband Roger of NH, Alice Twohig of NH, and the late George J. Twohig, Jr., and  Natalie A. Magliozzi.   Dear brother of Mildred "Millie" DeVelis of Billerica and the late John Twohig, Francis Twohig, Florence Shafer, Elizabeth Alfeiri, Lillian Trant.  Also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, Edward J. Marchese, Jr. and his wife Jamie of NH, Janine M. Marchese, Chelsea Police Lt. Paul Marchese, both of Saugus, Ronald Magliozzi and his wife Som, Kristine Magliozzi, Samantha Chiodi, Mark Twohig, Theresa Norris, all of NH; and 4 great grandchildren, Edward J. "EJ", Natasha, Nijel, Natalie.  George is also lovingly adored by his fiancé, Ellen's children, Karen Aronson and her husband Christopher, Tracy Ryan and her husband Michael, all of Stoneham, and her 5 grandchildren, Anthony, Andrew and Nicole Aronson, Amy and Allison Ryan.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., SOMERVILLE on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit with the family prior to the Mass from 10:15 – 10:45 A.M. in the Church's front foyer.  Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or to a charity of one's choice.

We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.