George B. Spanos, age 90, of Broadmead, Cockeysville, Maryland, passed away May 12, 2024. Born February 18, 1934, in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Banos and Hariclia Spanos.
George attended public schools in Manchester, graduating from Manchester Central High in 1951. He went on to graduate from Boston University in 1955. He joined the US Navy and served most of his enlistment on the USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier and honorably discharged in January 1958. He immediately accepted a position with the First National Bank of Boston. Leaving the bank in December 1964, he joined with J. Schoeneman (men’s clothing manufacturer, Owings Mills, MD). While with J. Schoeneman, he became CPA and went on to retire as a Vice President of the company in 1995.
George is survived by his lovely wife of 52 years, Sandra. Also surviving is his beloved son Jason and his wife Jaime; grandchildren Branden Mercier, Lexi Spanos and Eric Spanos; and great-granddaughter Addison Mercier. He was predeceased by his five siblings and is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. George will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
An active member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Preston Street, George served for several years as a board member and then President in 1984. For several years he was an active helper with his wife’s catering business, “Culinary Delights,” as well as their travel business, “Sandy’s Tours.” George and Sandy enjoyed many years traveling together to Europe as well as visiting a number of the National Parks throughout the US.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, 10 W Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Visitation is from 10 am to 12 noon with funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland with military honors. Online condolences may be left at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 909 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.
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