George J. Kacek, 86, of Chelmsford, MA passed away, suddenly on November 23, 2018. Born in Berwyn, IL on June 28, 1932, to the late George and Rose (Krizik) Kacek, George graduated with a BSEE and MSEE from Illinois Institute of Technology. He served in the army and was stationed in Okinawa. He went on to a successful management and computer software career at General Electric, and later Raytheon where he was instrumental on the Patriot missile program.

George is survived by his sister-in-law, Carolyn (Hiner) Kacek of Naples, FL; nephew Scott (Ann McMullen) Kacek of Portland, OR; and niece Stacey (Dan Whitty) Kacek of Streamwood, IL. He was preceded in death by his brother Don Kacek. He will be remembered by family and friends as a kind and intelligent man. He spent his retirement years on his beloved Hart Pond, where he was always willing to lend a helping hand or debate politics. Services will be held privately.