George worked most of his life as an auto mechanic and became the Service Manager for Bostley Motors Sales of Greenfield, MA. He then worked as a Diesel Mechanic for the B&M Railroad for many years stationed out of East Deerfield, Fitchburg, and Billerica, MA. He had a tuned ear and eyes for all types of automobiles and engines and was well known in the area for his expert troubleshooting skills.