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Julia TASHJIAN Obituary
TASHJIAN, Julia H.
Julia H. Tashjian, 74, of Windsor, beloved wife of 53 years of James S. "Jack" Tashjian, passed away suddenly on Thursday, (May 9, 2013). She was born June 8, 1938 in Pawtucket, RI to the late Harry and Eliza (Kaffeian) Zakarian. A Windsor resident since 1966, Julia began her political career in the Young Democrats, later serving on the Windsor Democratic Women's Club, the Democratic Town Committee of Windsor, and the Democratic State Central Committee. Julia Served as Secretary of the State of Connecticut from 1983-1991. During this time she served as president of the National Association of Secretary of States. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Sherri L. Vega of Windsor, James E. Tashjian and his wife Vicki of Marathon, FL, Lisa H. Papa of Bedford, NH, Charles H. Tashjian and his wife Laura of Newtown; her brothers, Albert Zakarian and his wife Barbara of Simsbury, Jacob Zakarian of Gloucester, MA; as well as seven grandchildren, Rosanne, Julie, Marissa, Nicholas, Jacob, Noah and Sarah, and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. George Armenian Church, 22 White St., Hartford. Burial will follow at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Windsor. Her family will receive friends on Monday, May 13, from 4-7:30 p.m. with a wake service starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. Donations in Julia's memory may be made to the St. George Armenian Church, 22 White St., Hartford CT 06114. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julia TASHJIAN
May 17, 2013
To the Tashjian Family,
Your wife/mother as you know was such a special lady. Her smile and laugh were infectious. Mrs.Tashjian did
so much for her family and friends, her town and her government. She will never be forgotten. Please let all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Fondly, Susan Suty
Loretta Leinert-Avery
May 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Julie was a long time, close friend of my mom and she took care of me when I was just a child. Sending blessings your way.
May 14, 2013
Dear jack and family.Sorry to hear of julias passing. She was a giving, kind, beautiful, and hard working person, always there for everyone. Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral for the last several years been ill and not able to get out.Both Kathy and I are very sorry . please send our love to all, bob and Kathy jevarjian.
Craig Taylor
May 14, 2013
In the fall of 1979 I was an intern to Rep. Stolberg and the Finance Committee, and Julie took me under her wing. Since I was a Republican, she went out of her way to introduce me to Republican legislators, other staff and anyone she thought I should know. When I was elected to the House in 1984 she was one of the first people to congratulate me. She never stopped trying to be helpful and earned the respect of anyone who worked with her from all political parties.
I will think of you son fondly Julie, together at the Officer's Club, that great smile and laugh! Your next Boubon Manhattan is on me!
Love you!
Julianne WIlkosz
May 14, 2013
Dear Tashjian Family
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Julia was a lovely caring lady who worked on the Democratic Town Committee with my late father. She was so gracious to stop in at Carmon's after his sudden death years ago - a gesture that was never forgotten. She will be truly missed.
With sympathy,
Julianne Sullivan Wilkosz
May 14, 2013
Dear Jack and family:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you on the sudden loss of Julie. What a warm, caring, smiling person she was. Her laugh was infectious and when she came into the Friendship Tours office she had to give a special hug to each one of us. She was a delight to know and I will cherish our short friendship. I hope that happy memories of times shared together will help you through this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Sandy Delin
Brian Woolf
May 13, 2013
It is with deep sadness that I regretfully learned of Julias
sudden passing. What a sweet and beautiful.woman whom will be remembered with great fondness.It was a pleasure working with her and having had thr privilge as serving as her Campaign Chairman when she last ran for for Secretary of the State.Unfortunately Im out
of State.till tomorrow
evening.I will say a prayer for her.My deepest condolences to all of you.
May Her Dear Soul Rest in Peace.
Brian J. Woolf,Esq
May 13, 2013
To the Tashjian Family,
In 1979 I was an intern assigned to the Finance Committee at the State Capitol and instantly became friends with Julie. I even accompanied her to the Democratic National Convention (she was a delegate) in New York City. Julie was a wonderful lady ... full of life and laughter. She was smart and personable, and had a great sense of humor. Please accept my deepest sympathy and my heartfelt prayers. Rest in peace, dear Julie.
Susan Coffey-Brimmer
Judy Paquin
May 13, 2013
OMG NO! Such a Lovely Lady...she was so kind to me recently in Windsor.
So sorry for your loss.
Judy Paquin
Marlene Husvar
May 13, 2013
Dear Chuck and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marlene Husvar
Kathleen & Gerry Crean
May 13, 2013
Julia was a great lady and a wonderful friend. She helped many people and served our State. She always had a smile and a great laugh. We send our deep condolences to Jack and her childern. Kathleen and I will never forget her! God bless her!
Bruce Lavoie
May 13, 2013
I was really saddened with the news of Julie's passing. I can't express my sympathy enough to her family and friends. I reflected back to my memories of her in my years of growing up in the neighborhood and being such good friends with Jimmy. I recounted several conversations and laughter we shared. She was quite a special lady and I'll always remember her fondly.
Melissa (Althen) Zawrotny
May 13, 2013
Lisa and family. I remember Julia as such a warm, loving person with such a beautiful smile. She always gave me hope for those in politics. Wishing you all Peace.
May 13, 2013
Dear Chuck & Family
My sincere sympathy to all of you and
know that in going forward the good memories will override the sad ones. Trust me on this. Take care & God Bless. Mrs.(Pat) Nagy
Dina Bagdigian
May 13, 2013
Julie was such a wonderful lady, such a presence and always made you feel like part of her family. She was loved by all of us and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
May 13, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to Jim and his family at this sad time. Peggy and Ron McEwan
Michael Werner
May 13, 2013
She was a class act. The State of CT is better because Julia served. She will be missed
George & Barbara Rustigian
May 12, 2013
We were saddened to learn of the passing of my chidhood friend. She was such a positive force in Connecticut and Armenian circles that her presence will be sorely missed. May her family find peace in knowing that her spirit and memory will always be with us.
May 12, 2013
Tashjian Family, She will be missed by all that knew her. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Joan Walsh, South Windsor
Ruth Kevorkian
May 12, 2013
Julie was a warm and loving person, always a smile and a hug of love to each of us. My sympathies to Jack and all the family.
Rita Therrien
May 12, 2013
Jim & family, I'm so sorry to hear about your mothers passing.... she and I became friends during my waitress years. She was always a joy to see and she was a very wonderful Lady , I'll miss her smile..... Heaven has a great angel !
Janet Kuziak-Charpentier
May 12, 2013
May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Najarian
May 12, 2013
I am very sorry to learn of Juliia's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerry Martin
May 12, 2013
To the Tashjian family, My deepest sympathy at the passing of Julie. Julie was a friend of myself and family. She was a very caring an charming person, who would always greet you, with her smile. An always had a thoughtful comment. May she rest in peace.
Christine Shooshan
May 12, 2013
Dear Jack,Sherri, Lisa, Jimmy and Chuck,
We are so shocked by Julie's passing. She was so vital and filled with joy. I know she lived each day to the fullest and was loved by all of us at St. George. Such a special lady will be greatly missed by my family and the whole community. I pray your pain of loss will be eased by all the wonderful memories you can share together. Peace and Love- Chris & Charlie, Emma & Michael Shooshan
May 12, 2013
Julia was a good friend and a great humanitarian who never forgot her Armenian heritage.We will miss you.
My your soul rest in Heavenly Peace, and comfort your family with the Holy Spirit.
Dn Ed Varjabedian
St Stephen's Armenian Church New Britain
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
May 12, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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