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Joseph Derderian Obituary
He leaves his wife Rose (Mosoian) Derderian; three sons, Seth and his wife Ann of Worcester, Steven and his wife Laura of Westwood, MA, and Mark Derderian of West Boylston, MA; five grandchildren, Armeney, Seta, and Ara of Worcester and Aaron and Ani of Westwood, MA and a sister, Margaret Boosahda of Worcester. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Derderian and two sisters, Mary Tateosian and Sophie Shamgochian.
Joseph was born in Worcester, son of the late Setrag and Margaret (Balemian) Derderian. He was a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and was employed by the Keystone Shipping Company as a marine engineer aboard turbo electric tankers. He also held a LT. j.g. naval commission, serving aboard the cruiser Manchester. He was a retired self employed business man.
Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester is directing arrangements. There are no calling hours. A service will be held at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St., Worcester at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008. Burial will be at a later date in Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St. or to the Armenian Tree Project, 65 Main St. Watertown, MA 02472. For online guest book, please visit
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gail boroyan
October 31, 2008
Dear Steve, Laura, Aaron, and Ani and members of the Derderian families,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father/grandfather,
May your warm and loving memories provide you with comfort at this difficult time.
Jane,John,&Stephanie Barsamian
October 19, 2008
To the Derderian family, we are so saddened to hear of the loss of Joe.Let the many loving memories that you share bring you comfort and peace at this time. He will be greatly missed.
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