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Papak Mardirossian Obituary

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.

Published by The Republican from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2012.
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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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