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Edward Guleserian Obituary

Edward Nubar Guleserian of Belmont and Scituate., President of the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge passed away suddenly on October 7th, 2013. It was his 76th birthday. Just after he kissed his wife that morning he said, Its a good day. It's my birthday. His funeral was held on October 10th at St. James Armenian Apostolic Church in Watertown. Officiating were: Most Rev. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, Very Rev. Krikor H. Maksoudian, Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, Rev. Fr. Arsen Barsamian, Rev. Fr. Mampre Kouzouian, Rev. Fr. Vasken Kouzouian, Rev. Fr. Krikor Sabounjian, Rev. Fr. Khachatur Kesablyan, Rev. Fr. Vard Gyozalyan and Rev. Fr. Antranig Baljian. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Aghaian) Guleserian, his daughter Dr. Kristine Jane Guleserian of Dallas, and his son Michael Edward Guleserian of Cambridge. He is also survived by his sister Mary (Guleserian) Bergoudian, his niece Susan Hazarvartian and family, his nephew Tad Guleserian and family, his niece Joy (Guleserian) Foley and family, and his niece Melanie (Guleserian) Metz and family. Edward was youngest of three children born on October 7th, 1937 in Arlington, Massachusetts to Armenian immigrant parents Dertad and Vergin (Mahserejian) Guleserian, both originating from Aintab, Turkey. His christening ceremony was at the St. James Church and was followed by a traditional shish kebab dinner at the Aghaian Farm in Sherborn, Massachusetts, ironically the home of his future wife Nancy. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1955 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1960. After being briefly commissioned as an Army Artillary Officer stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, he was recruited as a Metallurgist to the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Buffalo, New York. It was also in 1960 at an Aintab Convention at the Cliff Hotel in Scituate where he met a young girl in a green sweater--- Nancy Aghaian. Ed met Nancy again at an Armenian dance held at the Sheraton Commander Hotel in 1965. After talking with her that evening, he travelled back and forth from Hamburg, New York to Sherborn. Their first date was on New Years Day 1966-- -the Ice Capades. In February 1967 Ed and Nancy were engaged and on June 3rd that same year they were married at the St. James Armenian Church. Their reception followed in the George Washington Ballroom at the Sheraton Commander. They were blessed with two children, Kristine Jane, now a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Childrens Medical Center in Dallas, and Michael Edward, the General Manager of the Sheraton Commander. After relocating to the Boston area from New York in 1969, they resided in an apartment in the Sheraton Commander Hotel. In July 1972 they bought their summer home n Scituate and several years later their current home in Belmont. Upon his return to Boston Ed also became active within the Armenian community and local civic organizations. He was President of the Sheraton Commander Hotel where a restaurant named Dertads was opened in the late 1970s in his fathers honor. He was a Parish Council Member at the St. James Church and had served as Bazaar Chairman. He was a member and past President of the C ouncil of Armenian Executives, member of the St. James Mens Club and member of the Mr. and Mrs. Group where he served as Treasurer for many years. He was a former Director of Catholic Charities Cambridge / Somerville, a Board Member of the Greater Boston Hotel Association, Treasurer of the Cambridge Hotel Association, Director of the Harvard Square Business Association, Treasurer and Director of the Cambridge Center of Commerce, and long-time member and President of the Cambridge Rotary Club. He considered it an honor to help feed the homeless at Thanksgiving and ring the bell in Harvard Square for the Salvation Army during the holidays every year. He also served as former President / Director of Hugos Lighthouse Restaurant in Cohasset, Corporator of the Mt. Auburn Hospital, and Treasurer and Director of the New England Backgammon Club. He was a partner in Patten M anor Realty, Adams Realty Associates, and Commander Realty Associates. For his untiring commitment to the Cambridge community, the mayor of Cambridge designated the corner of Garden Street and Berkley Street as the Edward N. Guleserian Square in 1997. A decade later he and his wife Nancy were recognized as parishoners of the year at St. James Church and were honored recipients of the prestigious St. Nersess Shnorhali (the Graceful) Medal in 2007. In 2011 his son Michael opened the restaurant Nubar, in the Sheraton Commander, with the name chosen this time in Eds honor. His most enjoyable times were spent relaxing at the beach house in Scituate where he shared his love of boating fishing and cooking with his family. He was most known for his plentiful garden, sharing his famous tomatoes, being the master of the grill, playing a good game of cards, watching his Boston / New England sports teams and his devilish grin when joking around or playing pranks on his closest friends. Spending time with the dogs, Gigi and Gus, always brought a smile to his face. He loved his wife dearly and knew just how to push her buttons even when unprovoked. There will be no mention of casino trips or his ritual of scratching lottery tickets. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, soft-spoken nature, selflessness, generosity, honesty, loyalty, sense of humor and most of all---endearing love for his wife Nancy, daughter Kristine and son Michael. Interment was at the Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. Donations in his honor may be made to St James Armenian Apostolic Church, 465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Published by The Belmont Citizen-Herald from Oct. 16 to Oct. 23, 2013.

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Gary and Jane Farrell

October 23, 2013

Nancy, Michael & Kris, Jane and I are so sad and shocked to learn today of Ed's passing. Ed and you, Nancy were our first Sheraton friends and colleagues and remained over all these years our closest. We so enjoyed seeing you, Ed and Michael this summer for breakfast and the many times we did the same when we were in Boston. We are so sad that we did not learn of his passing in time for us to attend the services.Ed was a kind soul and great friend.We hope the many years and memories will be of some comfort to you all. our love,

Carolann and George Najarian

October 22, 2013

Dear Nancy and all the family -- we were so sorry to hear of the Ed's passing -- sudden and a shock to you and to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were sorry too, not to be present at his funeral to share that sad moment with you. We have all lost a friend. His life will always be celebrated.

michelle plakas-kaiser

October 20, 2013

rip

October 19, 2013

Kris, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, We am so sorry for your loss and are praying for peace and comfort.
Love, Margot and Darin Ruebel, Dallas Texas

Mindy and Richard Wilensky

October 16, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss of your wonderful father and husband. Kris, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mindy and Richard

Linda Kime

October 15, 2013

Ed was a wonderful member of the Longfellow House. We had scrumptious meetings at the Sheraton, and he was so proud of its historical connections. We will miss him.

kim crews

October 13, 2013

May the light of a great soul shine forever in your hearts and bring you comfort

Karen and Dave Newman

October 11, 2013

We all had the same reactions when my dad told us we lost Uncle Eddie; he was so nice, so kind, so sincerely engaged in conversation with each of us-truly interested in catching up and making each of us feel so special. The memories of growing up and attending functions at the Commander, or family gatherings bring very sentimental feelings. I can just picture Uncle Eddie, Uncle Walter, and Auntie Mary laughing and always sharing a lot of laughs and Uncle Walter pranking Uncle Eddie. Oh how sweet those times were. We will all remember Uncle Eddie with a smile and his beautiful eyes. I know the coming days and weeks Aunt Nancy will be surrounded with love and friendship from all of Uncle Eddie's friends and family- he will be in our hearts until we are all reunited again. Love and hugs to Michael, Krissie, and Aunt Nancy, I wish we were there at this time.

The Mastroianni Family

October 10, 2013

Our warmest condolences on your loss.

Linda Takvorian

October 10, 2013

Dear Nancy,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband Ed. I'm sure my mom will feel badly when I give her the news. Please accept our condolences and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love, Linda Janikian Takvorian and Margaret Janikian

Stephanie Govatsos Candon

October 10, 2013

Hi Nancy, Michael and Krissy - I was so sorry to hear this news. I can remember such fun times with both our familes, especially in Florida. Love to you all during this difficult time.

October 10, 2013

Dear Nancy,Kristine and Michael,
I always treasure our time many years ago in Cambridge. You also should treasure all your memories of Eddie. My sincerest condolences, Cheryl (Yapchaian) Bagdasarian

Nancy Kalajian

October 10, 2013

Such a pillar of our communities - Armenian and Cambridge - and a great loss. My sincere sympathy.

william ruggiero

October 9, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

October 9, 2013

Sorry for your loss

WILLIAM RUGGIERO JR.

October 9, 2013

Nancy, Michael and Kristine-

Ed ("Mr. G") was so loved here at the Cambridge Chamber and in the community, overall. His generosity, wonderful smile, great sense of humor and genuine care was felt by everyone. Many of us feel so grateful to have spent time with Ed at last week's community event. His love of Cambridge will be remembered, always.

You're in our thoughts & prayers,
The board and staff of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

October 9, 2013

Dear Nancy, Krissy,and Michael, I had the pleasure of growing up with both your Dad and with Walter, who was our Best Man. We werw like cousins and did a lot together when we were young! Ed had a remarkable life, family and 2 beautifull children.Im sure he's looking down at us from Heaven. It's a very didducult time for all of you, but you all know Ed loved you and you three loved him! He was a Great man!!!

October 9, 2013

I was very sad to hear the news and extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Bill Hollis, KONE Elevator

Bob & Joan Reardon

October 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Rachel Farrington

October 9, 2013

Dear Nancy, Krissy and Michael,

I am heartbroken to hear about Mr. G and extend my deepest sympathy to your sweet family at this difficult time. I will keep his memory in my heart always.
With all my love,
Rachel

Susan (Ballotti) Bettis

October 9, 2013

Mrs. G, Krissy and Michael,
I was so sad to hear the news. Mr. G was a very special person.As a child I have so many memories of his sweetness filling up the room. Please know we are praying for you.

Stephen LaRosa

October 9, 2013

I was deeply saddened by the news of Ed's passing. Ed, your friendship, compassion and generosity will always be remembered.

Margie Kalajian Glikas

October 9, 2013

Dear Nancy & family,
We were truly saddened to hear of your great loss. My Mom (Nora Kalajian) has such great memories of the many wonderful times you all shared together as members of the Mr & Mrs Club at St. James. May the memories of the many happy times you all shared be the first ones you think of when you remember Ed. God Bless you all.

Stephanie Wilkinson

October 9, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. Words escape me. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time of grief.

October 9, 2013

Mr. G. was the greatest husband, father and the greatest friend that anyone would desire to have.
I felt very comfortable telling him anything; I could always assure that he would give me his honest opinion.
I will miss him dearly.

Signed his Right Hand Lady.

October 9, 2013

Uncle Eddie was a gentle man with a kind heart. As a young child, I will cherish all the great memories we had with our families He will be missed. My sympathy to all of his family. I pray that he and my father Harry meet again in heaven...

KENNETH HEKIMIAN

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kris and Michael,
Inna and I are saddened by the loss of Ed. He and I spent 4 years at RPI as engineering students before graduating in 1960. We reconnected for a tour of the Hotel and dinner with spouses when I visited Boston in 2002. What a gentleman; what a loss to the community. Best Wishes to all.

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kristine & Michael,

Just got word of this very sad news. On behalf of myself and my children we want to send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We send our heartfelt hugs as well. We really are so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Karen panosian & Family

Lisa Evangelista

October 8, 2013

Kris, Michael and Mrs. Guleseriam, I was so saddened by the loss of Mr. Guleserian. He was such a kind and giving person. He was always generous with a ready smile and warm-hearted joke. Fritz and I are mourning his loss with you, and we're thinking of you all during this very sad time.
All our love,
Lisa Evangelista and Fritz Hofheinz

Linda Kamajian

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Krissy and Michael,
My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you all at this time of great loss. Ed was a one in a million gentleman, devoted to his family and community and always welcoming and loving. He will be missed by so many.

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kris and Michael,

My heart is with you all.

Much love, Alison Storry

Alice McCarter

October 8, 2013

Ed's generous support of the Rotary Club of Cambridge and great Rotary events at the Sheraton Commander are comforting to remember at this time. My prayers are with his family at this sad time.

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kristine and Michael,

Ed was such a central pillar of our community and the host of most our significant community events over the years. His credible and stable demeanor was his brand and the brand that we trusted at the hotel and beyond. I will always retain his image at the Commander. He was the consummate gentleman and held out that high standard.
We have all suffered a loss of leadership. The good news is that Michael is there to continue the legacy. God Bless the entire family and his memory.

sincerely,

Bob & Carine Avakian

October 8, 2013

To my dear friend Michael and to your loving Mother Nancy and dear sister Kristine, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God rest Edward's soul in peace. Love Marlene Nalbandian

Arthur Papazian

October 8, 2013

To the entire Guleserian family:
I was so sorry to hear of Eds passing. A very unique and special man, and longtime (57 yr.) friend. The last time I saw him was at the mens club. He always sat with Don Shushan and me because I brought basterma, which he loved. You will be missed. Rest in peace Eddy.

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy and Family:

Heard the sad news of Eddie's passing. My sister, Haygoug, her family, my husband and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Garine Berghoudian Aghadjanian

Maddie Gregory

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Krissy and Michael,
As the Holy Spirit from above, enfolds your Ed in the arms of Love; may the Light from that heavenly union,
fuse your hearts with his in constant reunion.

Maddie Gregory

Cynthia Barsamian

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Guleserian and Bergoudian families. I have many fond memories of our good times we had together years ago. May God help you through this difficult time. I share in your sadness.

Cynthia Barsamian

TIM AND PAT HICKEY

October 8, 2013

DEAR NANCY, PAT AND I WERE SORRY TO READ OF
EDDIE PASSING. WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF ED AND
HIS KINDNESS TO US DURING OUR MANY CELEBRATIONS AT THE COMMANDER. BE ASSURED WE WILL KEEP HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURNING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
FONDLY,

Marc Hofner

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy and family:

Our thoughts are with you for the loss of such a wonderful man. Please know that the entire Rotary family mourns with you.

Trina Malatian

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kristine, and Michael,
Some of my fondest family memories are those when we were all together at family gatherings with Eddie, you, and the children. Wherever we were there was laughter, fun, and joy. Know that we are thinking of you all and that all of our family will miss him dearly. With all our love, Trina, Ken, and Amy

October 8, 2013

Nancy, Michael and Kristine, I am so saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and may your memories of Ed give you comfort at this time. Anita Assarian

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy Our hearts are broken we send our love and support to you and your family

Saverio & Carmela

paul and ann Korian

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy,
Ann and I are saddened to hear about Ed's passing away. we are out of town and just heard about the news. Ed was a kind and generous man, he will always be remembered by us. May god Rest his soul, and grant you the solace that you and your family need at this time.

Paul and Ann Korian

Dan O'Neill

October 8, 2013

Ed, we sat together last Thursday at the dinner honoring Bob Healy. We had a great conversation especially about our families. Ed was so proud that his daughter was the "Doctor of the Year" in the Dallas area and that his son was doing a great job running the Sheraton. Ed mentioned how he was looking forward to hosting the Rotary Christmas Party for The Salvation Army's "Our Place Center for Homeless Children." Ed Guleserian, a great man and a good friend of so many in Cambridge. Ed, your warm smile, engaging personality, and generous heart will be missed by everyone. Rest In Peace!

MARIE MCBRIDE

October 8, 2013

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF EDWARDS DEATH MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY .

Melanie Bedrosian

October 8, 2013

Nancy and family, I was saddened to hear of Ed's passing. . .I have such fond memories of him (and all of you) I remember how much my parents - especially my father thought of Ed and your family. I will always remember his great smile. . .I know his loss is shared by so many. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen and Richard Santoro

October 8, 2013

Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy.

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy and family,

So very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a very kind and gentle man. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May your lifetime of memories give you comfort and strength.

With love, Gail Boroyan

Susan & Richard Lapierre

October 8, 2013

We have lost a great man and fellow Rotarian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, all.

Michael, Denise, Michael and Paul Sullivan

October 8, 2013

Dear Nancy, Kristine and Michael:

You are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days and weeks to come.

We so enjoyed Eddie's company, whether at the hotel, at Cambridge events and especially on the porch in Scituate. Eddie was a special guy that touched many lives and a fantastic friend.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sincerely,

Michael, Denise, Michael and Paul Sullivan

Walter and Marion Sullivan

October 8, 2013

To Nancy, Kristen and Michael:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We so enjoyed our many times together, especially those great days together on the beach in Scituate. We deeply cherished Eddie's friendship over these many years.

You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely,

Walter and Mickey

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