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Sam C. Sarkesian

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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services - Lake Zurich Location

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Lake Zurich, Illinois

Sam Sarkesian Obituary

Sam C. Sarkesian, 83, of Lake Zurich. Visitation for Sam C. Sarkesian will be held on Thursday Sept. 29 from 3 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Visitation will also be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Friday Sept. 30 at St. James Armenian Church, 816 Clark Street, Evanston. Interment, Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago. Sam was born on November 7, 1927 in Chicago, the son of the late Charles and Khatoon (Baligian) Sarkesian and passed away on Monday, Sept. 26. Sam retired after 23 years from the U.S. Army as Lt. Col. (Airborne/Special Forces) having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Sam then went on to serve as a Professor of Political Science at Loyola University of Chicago, (Professor Emeritus). Beloved husband of Jeanette Sarkesian; loving father of Gary (Kathy) Sarkesian, Joye (Rob) Connor and Guy (Sue) Sarkesian; dear grandfather of Casey, Nick, Andy, Sarah, Jack, Lizzy and Jessica; dear brother of Jerry Sarkesian and the late John Sarkesian. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in memory of Sam for St. George Armenian Church, 1015 McAree Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 For info. 847-540-8871 or www.ahlgrimffs.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Sam Sarkesian

12 Entries

Hadiza Mustapha

December 27, 2011

I read and quoted Mr. Sarkesian in my masters thesis back in Africa! Just logged in to purchase one of his books when i saw that he had passed! Please accept my condolences.

Sam at Ft. Campbell 1955 (11th Airborne)

Gary Sarkesian

September 30, 2011

Stephen Guerra

September 29, 2011

Dear Jeannette and Sarkesian Family,

My deepest condolences. Sam was my first mentor and changed my life immeasurably.

Lizz and David Dabney

September 29, 2011

We were so sad to learn of Sam's death.
We only heard today through Casie Marie.

We will keep the Sarkesian family in our prayers.

September 29, 2011

Dear Sarkesian Family,

At this time of loss, we offer our deepest and sincere sympathies to the entire family.

Stanley and Toni Stanczyk

Charlotte Bader

September 29, 2011

Family of Sam Sarkesian,
My deepest and most sincere sympathy.
Charlotte Markarian Bader

The Boys at Silverado

Carol Sarkesian

September 28, 2011

Uncle Sam is my Godfather. One of my favorite stories is when I invited Sam to attend a political science lecture on a Sunday during the Bears game. The speaker was “dry”, and the audience was bored until they realized Sam Sarkesian was in the room. Everyone hovered around my uncle during the breaks. Uncle Sam was gracious and excused himself to check the Bears’ score.

Love,
Carol

Helen Giese

September 27, 2011

Dear Sarkesian Family,

I was sorry to learn of Mr. Sarkesian's passing; my sincere condolences to all.

It has been years since we all lived in the St. Gregory neighborhood, but I do remember Mr. Sarkesian as a kind, professional, and honorable father, soldier, and teacher who was respected by so many.

May you be blessed with beautiful memories of this very accomplished man, and be comforted by God's peace in the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Vicki Ogle Kravcar

September 27, 2011

I can still hear the sound of the typewriter as Mr. Sarkesian wrote from his second story space in your house on Hermitage Avenue. I will also never forget the way he lovingly called Joye "Daughter." Mr. Sarkesian lived a long, fruitful, accomplished life. I remember him as a gentleman. My thoughts are with you all as you
mourn the loss of your husband and father

J. N. Pritzker

September 27, 2011

Dear Sarkesian and Conner Family:

I am sad to learn of Sam's death. He was a great man who gave so much to so many people for over 8 decades.

It was one the major highlights of my life to have known him at all and a great honor and privilege for me to serve in the same Army.

The legacy of his work and the memories he leaves as wonderful man will long outlast his body.

You have my deepest sympathy.

JNP

J.N Pritzker
Colonel (IL), IL ARNG (Retired)

Ann McKnight

September 27, 2011

Dear Sarkesian and Connor Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you over the death of Sam. Our niece Casey Marie saw a post from one of the Connor boys and we will keep you all in prayer and thoughts.May God bless you all in this time for sorrow.
Ann, Steve, Connor and Ian McKnight

barbara kleinfelter

September 27, 2011

Peace and kind memories be with you and your families. Sam was a delightful, endearing soul - I met you all while I served at Silverado (receptionist).

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