GOGANIAN, Richard D. Of Wellesley, on July 4, devoted son of the late Hagop and Makrouhi (Salamanian) Goganian, beloved Husband of Jean M. (McKeever) Goganian, and cherished father of Susan J. Goganian of Dorchester, Roberta M. Goganian and her husband E. Macey Russell of Newton, Amy E. Goganian and her husband Russell X. Pollock of Sherborn, and David H. Goganian and his wife Laetitia B. Gogan of Sherborn. Treasured grandfather of Derek and Sam Russell, Adam and Lauren Pollock, and Alicia, Olivia and Marielle Goganian. Born in Boston October 31, 1926, graduate of Watertown High School, U.S. Navy veteran, Harvard College 1950. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 10 from 6-8PM in the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. WELLESLEY HILLS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Henry J. Burke Funeral Home www.BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2012.

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john twomey

July 27, 2012

Dear Roberta,Macey, Derek and Sam:
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayeres are with you at this time.

John and Meredith Twomey

July 13, 2012

We are sad at Richard's passing and want to send condolences and love to the whole Goganian family. We have fond memories of talking with Richard on Birch Road. We are sorry that we are away and could not be with you in person.

Love from - Margery and Jim Sabin

Steve Brackett

July 9, 2012

Roberta and Macey,

We are so sorry for your loss and we will keep your Dad in our prayers. Love Steve and Kathryn

martin aaron

July 8, 2012

my deepest condolences to the goganian family, and to all that knew him...

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