George Karpathian
George Karpathian
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He was born on March 29, 1947, in Athens, Greece, to the late Anna Papathomas.
After his service as a diver in the Greek Navy Seals, George worked all over the world as a commercial diver and mechanic, including with U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He loved his homeland of Greece and his adopted country, the USA. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed the company of his many friends, especially when he could share his famous home-made yogurt and tzatziki. He also loved animals and had many pets over the years.
George is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Bettina; his two children, John Karpathian and partner, Heather Hastings, of Raleigh and Elizabeth Karpathian of the United Kingdom; and his cousin Elisabeth Paramythiotou of Athens, Greece.
No memorial service scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: or to .
Online condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com.
Powell Funeral Home is serving the Karpathian family.
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