ALEXANDER "SANDY" TANOS

Sandy was a very special, warm friend. My deepest condolences to Gladys and the Tanos family. He is greatly missed.

Dearest Uncle Sandy,

For so many years you have Graced my Life with your LOVE, Kindness, Humor, Compassion, and Tender Loving Care. Thank You for holding my Heart when it needed to be held, especially when Dad passed through the veils. . . Your amazing generosity and compassion for your Brother, Dusty, and our Family was truly a remarkable, beautiful & memorable experience. . . from the new Coast Guard Ship that you organized for Dad's Memorial Service at Sea, to the days...

Sandy, my friend and father in law it has been a great 28 years, i will miss talkig with you on my weekly adventures. Thanks for all your advice and guidance over the years. I will miss all the stories of your life long adventures. some day we will talk again. i will miss you!

I love you Dad and am so proud of you. You made a lasting impression on so many. I feel blessed and privileged to be your daughter. I will treasure you forever. XOXO

Terri Tanos Wagner

I remember when my mom worked for Capt. Tanos years ago as his secretary. He was a true gentleman who seemed to enjoy an inquisitive kid coming to visit. I had the pleasure to see Capt. Tanos again after several years when my grandma, great uncle, and I spent time with him and his lovely wife in Hawaii. They were a wonderful couple with such radiant personalities. My condolences to the Tanos family. The world has lost a beautiful soul.

I am so sorry to see that Sandy has passed from our world. He was a man who lived life to its fullest, enjoyed his time with us, and with his infectious childlike appreciation of fun showed us how we should cherish each day. I also had the great honor of supervising, at least for awhile, one of his greatest legacies to the Coast Guard, his daughter, Genelle. The world will not be as bright with his passing. Thanks for the memories, Sandy.
Stan Fuger, CDR USCG (ret.)

Gladys and the whole Tanos family and extended family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of one of the greatest persons to grace the planet Earth. Our friendship and close professional association in the 80s was nothing short of an absolute "HOOT"! Unforgettable times! The only golf partner Dick ever had...or ever will have. (We both scored in the low 140s.) What a great guy! He will, indeed, be missed. Maureen and Dick Appelbaum, Burke, Virginia

Mike and I always looked forward to seeing Sandy and Gladys. They are so special! Sandy was always very knowledgeable and willing to help anyone he could and was always smiling. It is so sad to hear of his passing; but I'm sure him and Mike are dancing with the angels together. See you in Arlington. My sincere condolences are with all of you. Linda H. O'Brien