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Adrienne Koochagian Obituary

LEESBURG, Va. - Adrienne Grace Koochagian, formally of Sparta, N.J., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Leesburg, Va., with her family by her side. She was 82 years old. Adrienne was predeceased by her husband, Armen V. Koochagian, April 30, 2009. They had resided in Lake Mohawk for 52 years.

Adrienne was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she attended Fort Hamilton High School and graduated from Adelphi College in New York with a degree in education. She started her career teaching at Setauket Elementary School, Long Island, and then taught in the Sparta school system for 32 years.

Dedicated to the Sparta community, Adrienne had been a member of the Sparta Women's Club, Sparta Presbyterian Women, Newton Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary and enjoyed water color painting, gardening, swimming and was an avid reader.

Adrienne is survived by her children Leslie and her husband, Lawrence Cook, of Ridgefield, Conn.; Robert Koochagian and his wife, Robin, of Doylestown, Pa.; and Richard Koochagian and his wife, Julie, of Leesburg, Va. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Kalfaian and his wife, Virginia, of Connecticut. She was blessed with seven grandchildren: Emma, Casey, Sara, Matthew, Michelle, Kyle and Andrew.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be sent to the Alzheimer's Organization (www.alz.org).

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Apr. 21, 2013.
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I had the pleasure of knowing Adrienne from Ann's Choice. Although I was not her regular nurse, I got to visit her occasionally. She was always pleasant, happy, and gracious and I enjoyed my visits with her. I recently purchased a piece of pottery at AC craft show & came to know that Adrienne made in ceramics. I wanted to write her name on it so I would think of her and remember she made it. When googling for the correct spelling I was happy to view her obituary and learn more about her life. Adrienne was a wonderful lady and handled her disease with much grace. My deepest condolences to her family as we approach the Christmas season without dear Adrienne. God Bless You.

Jackie Rossetti

December 7, 2013

So many fond memories of the Cruiser Club moms: Adrienne, Doris, Audrey and others. They swam; they played tennis; and they ran their kids around Sparta. We were blessed to have all of them in our lives. Thanks Adrienne for the wonderful F&M memories, too. You still sparkle and shine, just in a different realm.

Wendy Weiss

May 11, 2013

From another member of the "white hats", Adrienne was indeed a special lady.

Cathie Sousa

April 24, 2013

A rocking chair, a class of primary students,and Adrienne reading them a story; here, she was at her best. A caring and kind teacher who loved children.
She was also a member of what we called the white hats, the good guys, some Board Members, their wives and central office administrators going out monthly for dinner at various locations throughout Sussex and Morris Counties. She was a special lady, a good teacher, and someone I very much enjoyed spending time with. May she rest in peace.

Chuck Leach

April 22, 2013

Dear Leslie, Robert, Richard and your beautiful families,

My sister was a special person - she filled her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and educator with Grace, as befitting her middle name, and Beauty. She was a God-pleasing person (Aunt Ginger always has the right words for me) and we will all miss her. May God bless us all and comfort us.

Uncle Richard and Aunt Ginger

April 21, 2013

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