George entered into eternal rest, Thursday morning, June 27, 2019 at the Life Care Center in Stoneham, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years of age.  Born in Woodside, NY, he is the son of the late John and Mary (Bolakas) Zardas.  Just after his 17th birthday, George enlisted in the US Navy on June 27, 1942.  A WWII and Korean War Veteran, George received the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Ribbon with one star and the United Nations Service Ribbon.  He served on a number of Navy vessels including the USS Wisconsin in Korean waters.  He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1952 but reenlisted in the US Naval Reserve Submarine Division for a period of four full years.  Upon returning home from the service, George lived in Chelsea with his beloved wife Theresa (Lewis) Zardas.  Together they shared 73 years of marriage before her passing just 12 days ago.  They were long time Chelsea residents before moving to Saugus 45 years ago. George is a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Malden.  He was a long time member of the First Congregational Church in Chelsea.  George enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

George is the devoted father of Gary Zardas and his wife Debra of Wakefield, Judith Baggs and her husband William, Janet Zardas, Cathy Zardas, all of Saugus. Dear brother of Stephen Zardas of MD and the late Louis Zardas, Emmanuel Zardas.  Also lovingly survived by 3 grandchildren, William A. Baggs, III and his wife Heather of Peabody, Melissa Ricci and her husband Joseph of Peabody, Christopher Zardas and his fiancé Keidy Toomey of Walpole and 2 great grandchildren, Avellina R. Ricci and Anthony J. "AJ" Ricci.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend George's funeral services at the First Congregational Church, 26 County Rd., Chelsea on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 12 Noon. George's visiting hours will precede the service from 10:00 - 12:00 P.M. in the Church parlor.  A private interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody will be held at a later date.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers donations in George's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, 26 County Rd., Chelsea, MA 02150 and/or The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St. Building 3, Hanover, MA 02339.