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Harry Ahlijanian Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Misak H. and Vartouhi (Andrikian) Ahlijanian.
A 1953 graduate of Wentworth Institute School of Architectural Engineering, Mr. Ahlijanian was an Architecture Facilities Engineer with Grinnell Fire Protection for many years, and later at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick, before retiring. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran; and a member of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, where he was a past member of the Parish Council and Church Building Committee.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Michael K. Ahlijanian and his wife Carol of Wellesley, MA, Roxane Stevenson and her husband Daryl of Kennesaw, GA and Paul H. Ahlijanian and his wife Jennifer of Exeter; loving grandfather of Torey, Ella, Abigail and Marley; and dear brother of the late John Ahlijanian.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence, and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in North Burial Ground Cemetery, Providence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, RI 02908 or Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Ahlijanian
Jeff Anderson
August 14, 2008
Paul and family,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I always noted his calming presence when at your house.
My families thoughts are with you and yours.
- Jeff
Sylvia Varadian
August 1, 2008
Ahlijanian Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Keep his memories close to your heart and treasure them forever. Sybby
Heidi Fanion
July 25, 2008
Jen and Paul,
I am sorry for your loss. You and Paul are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stan & Dorothy Stevenson
July 24, 2008
Dear Zarie
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Tracy Shipman Piper
July 24, 2008
Dear Ahiljanian Family,
(Mrs. A, Michael, Roxanne & Paul)
My sincerest condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
ANNE & KACHEG TOPALIAN
July 24, 2008
DEAR ZARIE
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Gayle Ladd
July 24, 2008
Dear Zarie and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this time.
Richard Varadian
July 23, 2008
Dear Zarie and family,
Our condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. May he rest in peace. Asdvadz hokeen loosavoreh.
Richard and Linda Varadian
White Plains, NY
Mark Cutler
July 23, 2008
Dear friends-
I'm really sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Hello to Roxanne and Mike - I miss you.
Love,
Mark Cutler
Jimmy Berger
July 23, 2008
So very very sad to hear of the passing of one of my all-time favorite "Dads" , as we all go back so many wonderful years with great memories. To one of my oldest & dearest friends, Mikey, i'm so very sorry. Also to Paul ,Rox & Mrs."A" , my heart & love go out to you all.
Jimmy & Toni Berger & family.
Theresa Fargnoli Bernier
July 23, 2008
Dear Zarie, So sorry for your loss. Harry was so helpful in organizing our Central High School reunion last year. A wonderful man.
Pat Feinstein
July 23, 2008
Dear Zarie, Paul, Roxanne and Michael,
Our thougths and our love are with you. We share in your sorrow and irreplacable loss.
We remember Harry as a gentle and tender man in the Alhambra Circle neighborhood.
May the many happy memories you have be a comfort to you.
Love,
Alan, Pat, Ari and Leila Feinstein
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