George Comminos

George Comminos, 93, of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on November 2, 1922 to parents Stratos and Lillie (Kourges) Comminos.

George was a veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942 as an aviation cadet, qualifying for pilot, bombardier or navigator. He served in the China Burma India Theater of operations in the 596 Air Engineering Squadron 380th Air Service Group in India. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1946. He worked for the Delicia Confectionary, Armco Steel Corp and the City of Middletown Waste Water Plant where he was one of the first 9 employees hired to work there. He had a Class A State license and was an operator in charge of his shift. He retired in 1984 after 38 years of service. George was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church where he served on church council and the American Legion Post 218. His favorite pastime was fishing at Lake Erie with his co-workers and doing carpentry.

Mr. Comminos is survived by his sister, Georgia Comminos; son, Steven Paul (Beth) Comminos I; and three grandsons, Steven Paul II, William George Comminos & Donald Terry Comminos.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria (Petrulia) Comminos; daughter, Patti Ann Comminos; parents; brother, Terry Comminos; and sister, Mary Oglesby.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties for their kindness & caring for George.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2500 Grand Ave., Middletown with Father Bill Cassis officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 am at church. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2500 Grand Ave., Middletown, OH 45044.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044