George Y. “Boompa” Najarian, 93 of Kingston and formerly Brighton, died Aug. 11.  He was the  husband of the late Helen P. (Camuso) Najarian and the son of the late John and Rose Najarian and the adopted son of the late Mike and Amanda Najarian.  

Mr. Najarian graduated from Brighton High School in 1936 and proceeded to work in the auto repair business.  After serving during World War II in the Navy Yard, he opened his own auto repair shop in South Boston.  He continued until 1951 when, at the age of 35, he decided that he would return to school and become a school teacher. He was a teacher from 1951 to 1981 and taught at Weymouth High School, Brighton High School and was assistant headmaster at Girl’s Trade School in Boston.  He graduated from Boston State College and then earned a master’s degree from Fitchburg State College in 1968.  He was voted Massachusetts Vocational Teacher of the year in 1981.  He was also involved in many community and civic activities.

He was the brother of the late Aaron Najarian, the late Oscar Najarian, the late Celia (Najarian) Bajakian, and step-brother of the late Celia Gamerikian.  Mr. Najarian leaves his children, Robert Najarian and his wife Denise of Hanover, Kenneth Najarian of Duxbury, and the late Diane (Najarian) Andrews;  nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Church in Kingston and he is buried in Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury.  Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA  02412.