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1932

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2018

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Richard Simonian Obituary

Richard M. Simonian

Worcester - Richard M. Simonian, a prominent attorney and founder and partner of the law firm of Simonian & Murray, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

Dick was born in New York City, and lived most of his adult life in Boston and Worcester. His law firm focused on the representation of lending institutions, commercial enterprises, real estate developers and closely-held businesses throughout Massachusetts. He was also a skilled and knowledgeable investor and administered many trusts for his clients, as well.

Dick graduated from Classical High School, Worcester in 1949; Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in 1953 and Columbia Law School in 1956. He spent his junior year at the Paris-Sorbonne University where he enrolled in French Studies and learned to speak French fluently. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Worcester County Bar Association, a Trustee of the Armenian Museum of America, in Watertown, Massachusetts and a Director of Sage Bank in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Dick's legal skills were on display when he represented the Executor of the Estate of Sarita Kenedy East and successfully rebuffed a challenge to her Will by the decedent's relatives. The drama and intrigue of the case inspired the publication of a non-fiction book recounting the history of the case and the events leading up to it.

Dick was very active in the Armenian community in Worcester, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Armenia. He was a major supporter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief and was actively involved with individual orphans and their pursuit of higher education. He also worked tirelessly to have the United States and other countries recognize and acknowledge the Armenian Genocide.

His family would like to thank his colleagues, business associates, clients, many friends, his law partner, Michael Murray, long-time members of his office: Pat, Linda, Mary, Geannie, Denise, Doreen, Karen, Ray and his companion, Mila Kalaydzhan for their support, dedication and love particularly in these last years.

Dick's parents, Avedis and Rose Simonian, and a sister Jean Benglian, predeceased him. He leaves his sister, Carolyn Moberly of Worcester; a brother Edward Simonian and Edward's wife, Karen, of Mystic, CT; two nieces, Ani Benglian, of Burbank, California and Jennifer Albury, of Boca Raton, Florida; three nephews, John Benglian, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; Myles Moberly of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Brigham Moberly of Worcester and Stephen Simonian of Boca Raton along with a number of great- nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Worcester, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. To place an online condolence message please visit:

www.callahanfay.com

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jun. 11 to Jun. 17, 2018.
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So sorry to hear that the ferret has passed.My deepest condolences.Bob

Robert Russo

September 29, 2018

Edward Simonian

June 23, 2018

Edward Simonian

June 23, 2018

So sorry Ed and family for your loss. Richard was a kind and gentle person.

judy pickett

Acquaintance

June 19, 2018

To Carolyn and Eddie,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Dick. I always remember him as being so kind to all of us in the neighborhood. My thoughts are with you at this this sad time.
Sincerely,
Sandra Lian

Sandra Lian

Neighbor

June 18, 2018

Abbas Qutab

June 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Dick was always interesting to talk with. My children really loved him. I will remember him fondly. May the memories you have of him help comfort you through this difficult time

Rhoda Needleman

June 15, 2018

Carol Eddy and families.
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Richard, he was a real gentleman and very friendly. I've known your family since I came to America in 1948, from France, I've worked in the cleaning store for a little time.

Again, my deepest and sincere condolences.

Peter Kallanian

Family Friend

June 14, 2018

Dick was our lawyer and friend to our agency, My Choice, for many decades. He will be missed.

Robert Wardell

June 14, 2018

Had the great pleasure of meeting Dick 40 yrs ago and the privilege of calling him a friend. Dick was a very accomplished individual, committed to his clients and many friends. He will be missed. Mike Tsotsis

Micheal Tsotsis

Friend

June 14, 2018

Dick was a fantastic individual! Smart and witty, with a dry sense of humor. He was always a pleasure to talk to, and I considered him a great friend, even though I'm more than 40 years younger. I'll miss him.

Ted DeFeudis

Friend

June 13, 2018

Dick was a well-liked and well-respected member of the Worcester County Bar Association. He will be missed.
Shirley Doyle & Francis Ford

June 12, 2018

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Jun

14

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Armenian Church of Our Saviour

87 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA

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14

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12:00 p.m.

Armenian Church of Our Saviour

87 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA

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