Peter George Kamishlian

Peter G. “Pete” Kamishlian,89, of Lee County, GA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Andersonville National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pete was born in Billerica, MA to the late Rupen and Irene Kamishlian. He graduated from Howe High School and joined the United States Navy in 1955. Pete earned his wings as an Aerial Photographer and served three tours of duty in Vietnam, retiring in 1975.

After retiring from the United States Navy, Pete worked in several food service venues, then opened his own restaurant before being the Executive Chef for ten years at The Holiday Inn of Albany. He retired in 2000 and spent several years traveling and visiting his children and grandchildren.

Pete was a practical Catholic and was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gemma Marie Amanda Kamishlian, his second wife, Bertha Elizabeth Kamishlian, his sisters, Virginia Futch and Lucy Gorden and a brother, Kickor Kamishlian.

Survivors include his children, Gergory Kamishlian, Steven Kamishlian, James Kamishlian, Cheryl Anne Kamishlian Bickerstaff and John Kamishlian.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials in memory of Pete to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church.