George F. Prendergast of Arlington, 78, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family on July 19th. Son of the late Jeanne (Margi) Cerce. Beloved husband of Mary D. (Duggan) Prendergast of Arlington. Loving father to Rebecca Prendergast of Arlington and Amy Prendergast of Scituate. Dear grandfather to Rachel, Halle, Sean and Danny.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home 1145 Mass. Ave. ARLINGTON, on Tuesday July 27th from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm and to funeral services in the funeral home on Wednesday July 28th starting at 11:00am with a service at 11:45am. Entombment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's name may be made to Rosie’s Place 889 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118.

George was a former Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 109 of Arlington and longtime employee of MIT where he was a pioneer in the career advancement of minority employees.