Hasekian, Charles of Belmont, May 4, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Alice (Bagdasarian) Hasekian for 62 years. Devoted father of Debra Wodogaza and her husband Robert and Robin Haddon and her husband John. Loving brother of Dorothy Sahagian and the late Helen Pechichian, Florence Zirakian and John Hasekian. Loving brother-in-law of Walter Nahabedian and his wife Deanne and the late Alex Bagdasarian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Former owner of The Crimson Men’s Shop in Harvard Square for 45 years. Past President of The Belmont Town Club. Member of Saint James Men’s Club and Aleppo Shriners, Wilmington. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday, May 9 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

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Talanian, Alice L. of Milton and Lake Worth, FL, May 2, 2013. Devoted sister of Nishan Talanian and his wife Carol of Weymouth, Virginia Talanian Childs of Bourne and the late Ralph Talanian of Milton. Dear sister-in-law to Lucy Talanian of Milton. Cherished aunt of R. Bryan (Carol) Talanian of Norwell, Mark (Tina) Talanian of Marshfield, Valerie (Thomas) Foley of Marshfield, Pamela Talanian McGrath of Milton, Kathleen (William) Lambert of Hanover, Andrea (Eric) Lindsey of Virginia, Donna (James) Russo of Marshfield and Bruce Talanian of Milton. Loving and devoted great-aunt to nineteen nieces and nephews as well as great-great aunt and dear confidante to many cousins and friends. A graduate of Dorchester High School for Girls, Alice attended Boston Clerical School of Business. She was a 30 year employee of the Army Corps of Engineers and she was an active member of Saint Stephen’s Women’s Guild, Watertown. Alice, a world class traveler, visited Europe several times but family was the central core of her being. She lovingly cared for her family and supported them throughout her life. Her favorite pastimes were baking and watching the Food Channel as well as tending to her Rose Garden. Funeral services will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, May 13 at 12 noon. Visiting hours will be held in the Church Sanctuary from 11:00 – 12 noon, immediately prior to the Funeral Service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Talanian, Alice L. of Milton and Lake Worth, FL, May 2, 2013. Devoted sister of Nishan Talanian and his wife Carol of Weymouth, Virginia Talanian Childs of Bourne and the late Ralph Talanian of Milton. Dear sister-in-law to Lucy Talanian of Milton. Cherished aunt of R. Bryan (Carol) Talanian of Norwell, Mark (Tina) Talanian of Marshfield, Valerie (Thomas) Foley of Marshfield, Pamela Talanian McGrath of Milton, Kathleen (William) Lambert of Hanover, Andrea (Eric) Lindsey of Virginia, Donna (James) Russo of Marshfield and Bruce Talanian of Milton. Loving and devoted great-aunt to nineteen nieces and nephews as well as great-great aunt and dear confidante to many cousins and friends. A graduate of Dorchester High School for Girls, Alice attended Boston Clerical School of Business. She was a 30 year employee of the Army Corps of Engineers and she was an active member of Saint Stephen’s Women’s Guild, Watertown. Alice, a world class traveler, visited Europe several times but family was the central core of her being. She lovingly cared for her family and supported them throughout her life. Her favorite pastimes were baking and watching the Food Channel as well as tending to her Rose Garden. Funeral services will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, May 13 at 12 noon. Visiting hours will be held in the Church Sanctuary from 11:00 – 12 noon, immediately prior to the Funeral Service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Apelian, Sirvart of Waltham, formerly of Arlington, May 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Armen Apelian. Devoted mother of Zaro Salibian and her husband Harry, Shoghig Basmajian and her husband Vasken and the late Papken Apelian. Mother-in-law of Ani Apelian. Loving grandmother of Dr. David Salibian, Vasken Basmajian Jr, Eileen Hamalian and Armen Apelian. Sister of Dr. Vartkes Najarian, Vasken Najarian, Vrej Najarian and the late Ardashes Najarian. Funeral service at the First Armenian Church, 380 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 on Monday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Armenian Church, Belmont. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.

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Apelian, Sirvart of Waltham, formerly of Arlington, May 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Armen Apelian. Devoted mother of Zaro Salibian and her husband Harry, Shoghig Basmajian and her husband Vasken and the late Papken Apelian. Mother-in-law of Ani Apelian. Loving grandmother of Dr. David Salibian, Vasken Basmajian Jr, Eileen Hamalian and Armen Apelian. Sister of Dr. Vartkes Najarian, Vasken Najarian, Vrej Najarian and the late Ardashes Najarian. Funeral service at the First Armenian Church, 380 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 on Monday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Armenian Church, Belmont. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.

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Khachadoorian, Michael Manoug of Hudson, NH passed away on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by his loving family, after 88 wonderful years of life. Having recently moved to NH, Michael spent a majority of his life with his beloved wife Rose, of 65 years, in Watertown, MA where they were active members of the community and church. Loved by many, Mike was a WWII Veteran, U S Navy, a member of the AMVETS and Masons, a father to many and a beacon of life to all. Survived by his wife Rose Khachadoorian; Children: Linda and Jack Zarzatian, Diane and Edward Boyd; Grandchildren: Laura and Brian Tenters, Michael Boyd and Melissa Luciani, Paul Cardinal and Danielle DeSilva, Ryan and Melissa Boyd; Great-grandchildren : Trevor Cardinal and Danielle Rich, Alistair Tenters, Leandra Tenters; Great-Great Grandchildren; Kylee Rich and Trevor Cardinal Jr.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Thursday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Lahey Clinic Medical Center,41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. Interment services are private. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Khachadoorian, Michael Manoug of Hudson, NH passed away on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by his loving family, after 88 wonderful years of life. Having recently moved to NH, Michael spent a majority of his life with his beloved wife Rose, of 65 years, in Watertown, MA where they were active members of the community and church. Loved by many, Mike was a WWII Veteran, U S Navy, a member of the AMVETS and Masons, a father to many and a beacon of life to all. Survived by his wife Rose Khachadoorian; Children: Linda and Jack Zarzatian, Diane and Edward Boyd; Grandchildren: Laura and Brian Tenters, Michael Boyd and Melissa Luciani, Paul Cardinal and Danielle DeSilva, Ryan and Melissa Boyd; Great-grandchildren : Trevor Cardinal and Danielle Rich, Alistair Tenters, Leandra Tenters; Great-Great Grandchildren; Kylee Rich and Trevor Cardinal Jr.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Thursday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Lahey Clinic Medical Center,41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. Interment services are private. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Kuimjian Noonie, 86 died at Cape Cod Hospital early Thursday morning, June 6, 2013. She was born and attended public school in Massena, New York. Her family moved to Watertown, MA where she worked for Lewis-Shepard as an Executive Assistant until the company moved from Watertown. She was married to Bart Kuimjian of Syracuse, NY for 40 years. While living in Syracuse she worked for the Mobil Oil Corp. and Agway until her retirement in 1994 when she moved to Cape Cod. She was the daughter of the late George and Florence Bourgoujian and is survived by her sister Helen Markarian and her husband John of Westwood/Foxboro, the late Sima Randolph and the late Arko Bourgoujian. Her niece Diane Parvin and her husband Denis of Centerville were always there for her before, during and after she became ill. She leaves many nieces and nephews who will miss her loving high spirited presence. She loved animals, the beach and all Boston Sports Teams. The Bruins were her # 1 favorite , she’d be thrilled right now. Visiting hours and services will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 7 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate donations to the charity of your choice. At this time a special Thank You goes out to the Nursing Staff at Cape Cod Hospital.

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Kuimjian Nonnie,of Centerville, age 86 died at Cape Cod Hospital early Thursday morning, June 6, 2013. She was born and attended public school in Massena, New York. Her family moved to Watertown, MA where she worked for Lewis-Shepard as an Executive Assistant until the company moved from Watertown. She was married to Bart Kuimjian of Syracuse, NY for 40 years. While living in Syracuse she worked for the Mobil Oil Corp. and Agway until her retirement in 1994 when she moved to Cape Cod. She was the daughter of the late George and Florence Bourgoujian and is survived by her sister Helen Markarian and her husband John of Westwood/Foxboro, the late Sima Randolph and the late Arko Bourgoujian. Her niece Diane Parvin and her husband Denis of Centerville were always there for her before, during and after she became ill. She leaves many nieces and nephews who will miss her loving high spirited presence. She loved animals, the beach and all Boston Sports Teams. The Bruins were her # 1 favorite , she’d be thrilled right now. Visiting hours and services will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 7 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.A memorial service will take place on Cape Cod in July. In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate donations to the charity of your choice. At this time a special Thank You goes out to the Nursing Staff at Cape Cod Hospital.

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Mihovan, Louise (Essayan) of South Harwich, June 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George Mihovan. Sister of the late Armen Essayan. Sister-in-law of Mari Essayan. Loving aunt of Armen Essayan Jr. and his wife Katharine. Cousin of Sam Kaprielian and his wife Bea. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday June 17 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A visitation period will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday morning from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. immediately prior to the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Mihovan, Louise (Essayan) of South Harwich, June 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George Mihovan. Sister of the late Armen Essayan. Sister-in-law of Mari Essayan, Mary Duggan, Pauline Mihovan and Walter Mihovan. Loving aunt of Armen Essayan Jr. and his wife Katharine. Cousin of Sam Kaprielian and his wife Bea. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday June 17 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A visitation period will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Monday morning from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. immediately prior to the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Yertissian, Abraham “Apo”, July 2, 2013. Devoted father of Karen Jaber and the late Vicken Yertissian. Loving grandfather of Alex and Danny Jaber. Beloved son of Araxie Yertissian and the late Serop. Brother of Angel Lawo, Sarkis, Dickran, Hovaness, Maral Nalbandian, Garbis and Tamar Najarian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Friday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Yertissian, Abraham “Apo”, July 2, 2013. Devoted father of Karen Jaber and the late Vicken Yertissian. Loving grandfather of Alex and Danny Jaber. Beloved son of Araxie Yertissian and the late Serop. Brother of Angel Lawo, Sarkis, Dickran, Hovaness, Maral Nalbandian, Garbis and Tamar Najarian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Friday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Zargarian, Seda(Lalazarian) of Waltham, July 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Hrair. Devoted mother of Raffi Zargarian and his wife Mari, Vahan Zargarian and Jacklin Kotikian and her husband Garen. Loving grandmother of Ani, Sevag, Maneh and Arda. Sister of the late Vartan Lalazarian, George Lalazarian and Qnar Ordubegian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Sunday from 6 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Zargarian, Seda(Lalazarian) of Waltham, July 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Hrair. Devoted mother of Raffi Zargarian and his wife Mari, Vahan Zargarian and Jacklin Kotikian and her husband Garen. Loving grandmother of Ani, Sevag, Maneh and Arda. Sister of the late Vartan Lalazarian, George Lalazarian and Qnar Ordubegian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Sunday from 6 – 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Hintlian, Anne (Tashjian) of Waltham, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, FL. and Belmont, MA., July 21,2013. Beloved wife of the late Aram Hintlian. Devoted mother of Cynthia Kazanjian and her husband Richard, Nancy Hintlian, Aram Hintlian and his wife Rebecca and the late Gregory Hintlian. Loving mother-in-law of Nancy Hintlian. Grandmother of Richard Kazanjian, Andrea Krikorian , Jeffrey and Elissa Hintlian and Alexandra and Victoria Hintlian. Sister of the late Mary Arsenault and Malcolm Tashjian. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Thursday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Church. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.

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DePasquale, Michael J. of Wayland passed away peacefully on July 22 at home. He is survived by Lillian, his devoted wife for 43 years, his son Nicholas and his daughter Michelle Janoschek. His son Michael predeceased him in 1969. He has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a World War II Veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army. Services will be held on Friday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Story Chapel located at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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DePasquale, Michael J. of Wayland passed away peacefully on July 22 at home. He is survived by Lillian, his devoted wife for 43 years, his son Nicholas and his daughter Michelle Janoschek. His son Michael predeceased him in 1969. He has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a World War II Veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army. Services will be held on Friday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Story Chapel located at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL., Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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Elliot, Mary (Millian) of Watertown, July 25, 2013. Beloved wife of Gene Elliot. Devoted sister of the late Helen Millian, John Millian, Victoria Millian, Frank Millian and Ann Monseratti. Loving aunt of Zenda Mancini, Richard Millian and Carol Millian. Funeral service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Wednesday, July 31 at 12 noon. A visitation period will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Wednesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30, immediately prior to the church service. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

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Talanian, Nishan “Chuck”, of Weymouth and Highland Beach, FL, passed peacefully on July 22, 2013 at age 82 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Asadour and Altoon Talanian. Devoted husband and best friend of Margaret “Carol” Talanian (Floren) for 57 years. Loving brother of Virginia Childs of Bourne and the late Alice Talanian (Milton) and Ralph Talanian (Milton). Adoring dad to Mark and Tina Talanian of Marshfield, Valerie and Tom Foley of Marshfield, Kathleen and Bill Lambert of Hanover and Donna and James Russo of Marshfield. Awesome Papa to Michelle, Billy, Kevin, Jake, Mike, Ryan, Jill, Taylor, Nick, Joe, Victoria, Tommy, and baby Jack Davis. Great friend to many, especially Bill and Muriel Lambert. Chuck is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Chuck grew up in Dorchester, and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Braintree for many years while raising his family. He worked in the real estate and insurance industry, and cofounded Bel-Air Real Estate and Insurance in Weymouth. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, embracing every day. He truly loved people, the art of making a great deal, Florida, winning at gin, and preparing a great shish kebab for his clan. He also loved to play golf and tennis, and was an original member of the Weymouth Tennis Club. Family was his passion and his legacy. He always offered his heartfelt advice and left his mark on everyone he met. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for anybody. There was no one better, Dad, you were the best.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, August 5 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.

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