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Charles Boghigian Obituary

BOGHIGIAN, CHARLES B., 81, of Alvin St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Varvar (Sahagian) Boghigian.

Mr. Boghigian worked at the former Narragansett Brewery Company in Cranston for many years, and later at Roger Williams Park Zoo before retiring. He was a WW-II U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart.

He is survived by his dear brother Ara B. Boghigian and his wife Patricia of Cranston and his loving nephew Ara J. Boghigian. He was the brother of the late Haig 'Ike' Boghigian.

His funeral and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Sanctuary Restoration Fund, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, RI 02908.

Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 13, 2008.

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Dorothy McCollough

August 19, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Al Demirjian

August 14, 2008

Ara, Pat and Jr; My condolences on Charlie's passing. I just learned of his illness last week, and though I never knew him, if he was anything like Ara, he was a kind, thoughtful and decent man.

Vincent A. Cianci, Jr.

August 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Charles was a good friend.My sympathies to the family.

Former Mayor of Providence

BARBARA ANN (SALERA) WILSON

August 13, 2008

TO THE BOGHIGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS, MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF CHARLIE. HE WAS A REALLY NICE PERSON WHO I AM SURE WILL BE MISSED. ARA, YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS WERE SUNSHINE TO MY MOM. MAY HIS MEMORIES BE FOREVER IN YOUR HEARTS.

Jane & Steve Porricelli

August 13, 2008

To the Boghigians: Charlie was a wonderful man, and he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts.

Jane & Steve

David Vartian

August 13, 2008

To the entire Boghigian Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences at this time; may fond memories, and good friends carry through.

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