Aram Edward Bezdegian, 83.WORCESTER Aram Edward Bezdegian, 83, of Worcester, died in his home Fri., Oct. 12, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Aram is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Surapi Sue (Surabian) Bezdegian; his 5 children: Margaret LEsperance and her husband Fred of Worcester, John Bezdegian and his wife Anita of Paxton, Janice Phillips and her husband Stephen of Shrewsbury, Joanne Yaylaian and her husband Thomas of Worcester, and David Bezdegian of Worcester; his 8 grandchildren; his 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Bezdegian of Shrewsbury and his sister, Agnes (Kit) Tarbox of Gloucester. His parents Avedis and Mary (Manoukian) Bezdegian predeceased him. Aram was born on June 10, 1924 in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1943 as a machinist. Aram served in the air force from 1943 to 1946 in the 509th Composite Group 393rd Bomb Squad which was responsible for dropping two atomic bombs, one in Hiroshima and the other in Nagasaki, hastening the end of World War II End of World War II can refer to:
Aram worked diligently at his trade as a machinist for 36 years retiring in 1982. He played the oud oud n. A musical instrument of northern Africa and southwest Asia resembling a lute. [Arabic '  d, wood, stem, lute, oud.] in a four piece Armenian dance The Armenian dance heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. band
and is the last surviving member. He was a member of the Armenian Church Armenian Church, autonomous Christian church, sometimes also called the Gregorian Church. Its head, a primate of honor only, is the catholicos of Yejmiadzin, Armenia; Karekin II became catholicos in 1999. of Our Saviour, Armenian American Veterans Club and the Armenian
American Civics civics, branch of learning that treats of the relationship between citizens and their society and state, originally called civil government. With the large immigration into the United States in the latter half of the 19th cent. Club and a former Mason. He was a gourmet cook
specializing in Armenian cuisine, an avid gardener, and he enjoyed
working out at the Greendale YMCA YMCAin full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. . He also loved watching the Red Sox, the Patriots, and Tiger Woods  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled. .
Aram was a dedicated and devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle and he will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Mon., Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. with burial in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 300 Lincoln St., Sun., Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. A Dahngark Servie will be held during calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please visit: nordgrenmemorialchapel.com ART: PHOTO |
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