George P. Tanoian Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rye - George P. Tanoian, 92 of Rye and formerly of Seabrook, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side on Thursday February 18, 2021. George was born in Watertown, MA, a son of the late John Tanoian and Helen Mazlumian Tanoian Hagopian. George attended Andover, MA schools and studied Microbiology at Ohio State University. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country with the Army and Coast Guard. George worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector for many years and upon retirement, served as police officer at Hampton Beach. George also worked with the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico for affirmative action employment opportunities. He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. He will be remembered for his love of gardening that produced an abundance of vegetables and fruit every year. Summers were spent on his boat, fishing, lobstering or swimming and the winters were spent skiing with the family. George loved to entertain family and friends and you could always find him by the grill. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter Linda and her husband Paul of Seabrook. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother Phillip Tanoian and his son Phillip John Tanoian. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe Building Fund 1280 Boston Rd, Bradford, MA 01835.

George P. Tanoian

May 16, 1928 - February 18, 2021