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220 North Main Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Papak Y. Mardirossian 1931-2012 SPRINGFIELD - Papak "Pappy" Y. Mardirossian, 81, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Mosul, Iraq to the late Yerem and Marguerite (Menazakanian) Mardirossian. Papak worked as a professional photographer for Loring Studios in Springfield and was the owner of Pappy's Pizza in Springfield. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Marguerite Merzoian. Papak is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Zepyour (Garabettian) Mardirossian, his three loving daughters, Angel S. DeCaro with Gary Baribeau, Anita Merzoian and husband Jerier and Anna Mardirossian, all of Springfield. He also leaves a brother Nepatak Mardirossian in Australia, a sister Yeghsopet Gazarian of Chicago, 5 grandchildren Joey DeCaro II with Jen Grimaldi, Frank Capaccio and wife Maria, Tami Lapomardo and husband Jack, Noushique Merzoian and Karmen DeCaro, 4 great grandchildren, Lorenzo, Grace, Sandro and Luca and his brother-in-law Hratch Garabettian and wife Sona. Visiting hours from 4-7 PM will be on Wednesday followed by a Funeral service at 7 PM in the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St. East Longmeadow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation in Pappy's name.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick Recor
December 22, 2012
My Sincere Condolences to the entire family.
Shawna Lackie
December 19, 2012
Anna,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Please accept my condolences and prayers. God Bless you and your families.
Marie Miller
December 18, 2012
Anna & Family: So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Lisa D'Amario
December 18, 2012
Anna I'am sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Haughey
December 18, 2012
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Bruno And Ilona Catalini
December 18, 2012
Please accept my condolences. He was such a special man.
Susan Johnson
December 18, 2012
Papa (Sweetheart),
Even though you are gone, you will not be forgotten. You left an impression wherever you went, probably because you wouldn't go anywhere without your cowboy hat! You will be in our hearts forever.
Love always and forever,
Tami, Jack, and Baby Boy Lapomardo
December 17, 2012
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