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Armenak ALAJAJIAN Obituary
ALAJAJIAN, Armenak One of the most famous European basketball players of all time passed away at Scarborough General Hospital on December 4, 2017. Armenak Alajajian was four-time European champion, winner of the European Championship Cup both as a player and as a coach, Silver Medalist of the 18th Olympic Games in Tokyo (1964), eight-time Champion of USSR, Honourary Master of Sport of the USSR and Honourary Coach of Russia. As a world-renowned player and coach, he brought many innovations to the game. He was a star virtuoso playmaker of his time. Mr. Alajajian was honoured for his outstanding philanthropy in support of Armenian and Canadian causes. He also established an Alajajian Cup for basketball championships in Moscow and Yerevan. Armenak will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends. Funeral services will be held at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church (920 Progress Avenue, Scarborough) on Thursday, December 7th starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 6, 2017.
Memories and Condolences
for Armenak ALAJAJIAN
4 Entries
Israel Lafer
January 10, 2022
Armenak was a greatman not only in bisnes and sport, he was a great human. . .
Jack & Jen Kronis
December 7, 2017
Arthur and family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Joan Sullivan
December 6, 2017
My condolences and heart felt sympathy goes to the whole
family.. He was a hard working individual that loved his business, as well as his family. He graciously helped many people in the business, myself being one of the recipients.
My love & thoughts to his beautiful family.Always Joan
December 6, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help you at this time of need.
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