George H. McElhiney, Jr., business owner, veteran, pilot, and most importantly a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and faithful Christian, peacefully passed away on November 30,2025 at the age of 90 with his daughters by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Leona A. (Carll) McElhiney.
 
Born in Watertown, MA on December 17, 1934 to George Sr. and Helen (Schoepfer) McElhiney , his life covered nearly 91 years of history from the onset of WWII through the technical revolution. 
 
Growing up in Watertown, MA alongside his three siblings, Deanne Horte and her husband Skip, Robert McElhiney and Joann Carr, George enjoyed a wonderful childhood. At 17, he entered the military and served his country proudly in Newfoundland, and Mitchell Air Force Base. He then enrolled at Boston University under the GI Bill. It was  there he met and married his beautiful wife of 63 years, Leona “Lee” (Carll), whom he often lovingly referred to as "Pet". They moved their young family to Amherst, MA where he began and grew Habitat Post and Beam, a successful building business which is still in operation today. The family enjoyed many years visiting Marco Island, skiing at Berkshire East, and traveling the world to all of the places they wanted to see, finally retiring to Brewster, MA, where he became a grandfather affectionately known as “Bee”. 
 
He always treated everyone he met with kindness, remained humble and became a mentor to many who would seek his guidance. 
 
He is survived by his daughters: Heidi Govoni and her husband Joseph of Yarmouth Port and Melissa Bochicchio and her husband Gregory, of Orleans. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Samantha Govoni-Roderick and her husband Adam, Joelle Govoni, Michael Govoni and his wife Amanda,  Courtney Brewer and her husband Christopher and Zachary Bochicchio,  his great grandchildren: Mallory, Jameson, Lucas, Charlie and in less than 24 hours after his passing, his newest great grandchild Eleanor Lee entered the world.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA
 
 
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
 

Dear Heidi and Melissa - it's John Jamison, Trish and Ted's son. I am so so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My folks moved to Sand Dollar in '85 and I feel like I've known your Mom and Dad forever. I know how much both of our parents enjoyed each other's company and really valued their friendship. Your Dad was not only a kind and caring person, but a gentleman with class. A good man, and they are rare indeed. I feel lucky to have known him, and I smile when I think of he and my Dad hanging out talking and laughing. I would love to think that the four of them are together again, raising a glass to each other. Much love to you both and your families, and please know I'm holding you all in my heart. John

Your brother,among others, misses you You were a rock of stability to me . It’s hard to realize how slow time creeps without you.