Dodge Melkonian of New York Carpet World Has Died

Clearwater, FL, October 27, 2017-Dodge Melkonian, 93, formerly of New York Carpet World, died on October 8.

For the bulk of his career, he was executive vice president of New York Carpet World, at one time the largest flooring company in the world.

Melkonian served as a pilot in the Air Force in WWII. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he then remained in the reserves for 23 years as a major.

Melkonian leaves behind his wife Jill; a brother, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He will be interred in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the date of his 33rd wedding anniversary.