Armen Sanossian, a long-time resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of June 3, 2025, at the age of 95.

Known to generations of Garden City residents as “George,” he was the proprietor of Bicycle Country (previously known as George’s), where he sold bicycles to village residents for nearly 50 years. It was his greatest joy to see a resident who as a child peered through the glass at the shiny new Schwinn Sting Ray bikes come back many years later to purchase a bicycle for their own child.

As a young man, Armen Sanossian attended City College of New York, where he would earn a B.S. in Psychology. He would go on to work serving patients at Bellevue Hospital, before being sent to Asia to serve his country in the Korean Conflict. He rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and would receive the Purple Heart after being wounded in action. He would later appear at his parents’ doorstep, unannounced, on Christmas Day 1953, after receiving an Honorable Discharge.

He married the love of his life, Virginia (nee Ketigian) in 1956, and together they raised two sons, Steven and David. He was also blessed with four grandchildren, Paige, Arden, Gregory, and Suzanne, who were also raised in Garden City under his loving and watchful eye.

Armen was an avid golfer and often enjoyed rounds with his golfing buddies at Cherry Valley Club, where he would later go on to enjoy many family celebrations with his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.

In his later years, he relocated to Mooresville, N.C., together with his son David, daughter-in-law Cecilia, and grandchildren Paige and Arden. During his years there, he enjoyed spending time with new friends on Lake Norman, watching his son perform at local music venues, and going to the neighborhood breweries for a taste of the latest local ales.

Armen Sanossian leaves behind a legacy of service, kindness and selflessness. He served as a role model for all who were fortunate enough to have known him. He loved being a resident of the village and was blessed with many years of friendship and respect as a local businessman.

He was predeceased by his wife Virginia and his son Steven; and is survived by his son David, daughter-in law Cecilia, and his four grandchildren.

He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery following a celebration of life to be held in North Carolina. He will be greatly missed.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Sanossian family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.