He is survived by his wife Carmen (Lebron), daughters Scharmen (Michael) Konieczka, Sharon and Charmane Panos, and son John Panos, grandsons Timothy (Jessica) Morgan, Craig Gorczyca, Anthony Konieczka, Chez and Cameron Panos, Nick and Noah Panos, and Zachary Konieczka, and granddaughters Stephany (Andrew) Jones, Cherina (Matthew) Elfberg, Michaely and Delaney Konieczka, and Carmen, Nicole, and Samantha Panos. Also, great-grandchildren Sharleen and Sawyer Elfberg, and Dia Morgan. George was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Sitkowski, and father, Nicholas Panos.
George was born in Cleveland, OH on February 22, 1942, and married Carmen on April 20, 1963. George was a Vietnam Veteran and former United States Army Military Police, instilling love of country in his children, two of whom joined the Army as well, and his grandchildren, one of whom is a post-9/11 Army Veteran. His service to our great nation resulted in several medals, awards, and honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm medal, which was awarded to him in recognition for his valor and heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy. He retired as a Sergeant First Class in December of 1980.
George especially enjoyed camping, hiking, watching old Westerns, and anything related to history. As an Ohio native, he loved Cleveland sports and spending time on Lake Eerie in his boat. George had a pioneering spirit and realized his dream of owning a piece of the American West when he purchased property in Dyer, NV. There he was able to spend his days taking in the desert mountain view, watching coyotes, or sitting by the creek that meandered through his very own slice of Heaven. He will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor, fierce loyalty, and unwavering sense of duty to protect others, whether in his job or personal life.
George will be greatly missed but we take comfort in knowing that he is at peace in the arms of the Lord.
A mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Fish Lake Valley Community Center followed by burial at the Fish Lake Valley Cemetery in Dyer. NV.
Friends may call from noon until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 or dav.org/methods-to-donate, or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675, or support.woundedewarriorproject.org.
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