Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient GEORGE SHAHNAIAN
SHAHNAIAN, George "Shine" Passed after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. Born and raised in Peabody, George was the son of the late Garabed ("Charlie") and Haiganoush ("Emma") Shahnaian. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Shahnaian, and is survived by his former wife of thirty-eight years, Barbara (Karavedas) Shahnaian, and their three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Daughters Sophia Hennessey and husband Joseph, and...
