George John Vlahos

1926 - 2018

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Bosak Funeral Home - Stamford

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Stamford, Connecticut

George Vlahos Obituary

George John Vlahos

Yonkers - On January 12, George John Vlahos passed away peacefully in his sleep just shy of his 92nd birthday. He followed his beloved wife Amy Mallas Vlahos who passed last May.

George is survived by his three children: John and his wife Nancy Ash, Terri McCartney and her husband Fred Wilms, and Len and his wife Kristen Gilligan. His seven grandchildren, Lauren, Zach, Patrick, Tommy, Alexander, Charlie and Luke brought him constant joy. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Patrick McCartney.

George was born in Yonkers, New York on January 21, 1926 to Greek immigrants. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the age of 17, but the war ended before he saw active duty. He went on to earn a BS in Chemistry at Manhattan College and a Masters in Education from Columbia University. He met Amy and they were married in 1954, remaining together for 62 years. George was a personnel manager for Refined Sugars in Yonkers for more than twenty five years. In his sixties he began a second career as a math and science teacher in the Yonkers public schools.

George loved the beach and surf fishing, spending many happy family vacations on Long Beach Island, NJ. He and Amy enjoyed traveling, taking many excursions after retirement.

Family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, January 17th from 3pm to 7pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Ave, in Stamford, CT. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 10am at the Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford Street, in Stamford. The interment will immediately follow the service at Greenwood Union Cemetery, 215 North St., in Rye, NY.

The family made the arrangements with Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. If you care to leave an online condolence message please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Published by The Journal News on Jan. 14, 2018.
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As personnel manager at RS&S George welcomed me into my first job as a young engineer in 1969. My sincere condolences to the family.

David Meisner

January 23, 2018

Dear Len,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family

Charles Johnson

January 16, 2018

We adored our Uncle George as he was a huge part of our family childhood. Lots of beautiful family memories with my parents and travels to Beach Haven in 1960's. He has joined the crew in heaven and will always be forever in our hearts. With love, Sandy, Evie & Nick Tepelidis

Sandy Wedgworth

January 15, 2018

It was a pleasure having George as a colleague at Gorton High School. He was an excellent addition to the science department.

Stan Greenbaum

January 14, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country.
A grateful American

January 14, 2018

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 13, 2018

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 12, 2018

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1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, NY

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