John Terzian Obituary
John H. Terzian, 73, of Marcellus, NY, and formerly of Worcester, MA passed away March 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. John worked 38 years at Raytheon Company retiring as an Industrial Engineer in 2006. He was a member of the Camillus Elks Lodge %232367. His main hobby was creating stained glass artistry.
John loved spending time with family and enjoyed winters in Myrtle Beach. He was predeceased by his sister Theresa Terzian of Worcester.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Sharon (Deugaw) Terzian; son Jon-Paul (Kimberley) Royer of Uxbridge, MA; daughter Jill (David) Curley of Shrewsbury, MA; his sister Helen Shrikian of Covina, CA; one niece, two nephews and two grandnephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Howard and Virginia (Vartenigian) Terzian.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 6pm Monday, March 14 at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus, NY.
A second set of calling hours will be from 4 to 6pm Thursday, March 17 at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, Worcester, MA. The Funeral Service will be 11am Friday in Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester and Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.
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March 22, 2016
Sharon I am so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.love joanne
March 20, 2016
I just realized I forgot to sign our message of March 15 that started "our hearts..."
Ed and Sally Sessler
Kathy & Wayne
March 19, 2016
We are sorry for your loss and this earth has lost a warmhearted,kind and mild manured man who will be sorely missed by many.
Dick Todd
March 17, 2016
Sharon, Jon Paul, and Jill,
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a terrific man who was taken too early.
Jane and I are traveling, or we would be there for you this week.
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March 16, 2016
Dear Sharon,
I was very sorry to read of your loss of John. I think of you often from our days at the Bonner building and hope you are well.
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Rose Bardsley
March 16, 2016
Terj, Working for you in Northboro in the 90's was a pleasure. I will miss you. My condolences and prayer for comforting the family at this time go out to you all. Arthur Minasian
March 15, 2016
Sharon and family-
Our hearts go out to you. John was such a wonderful man and a good friend. A quote from something I read today "give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died and now lives in your heart and among God's saints."
Doreen DiBiase
March 15, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Edward & Vana Oslowski
March 14, 2016
John's Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Cousin John was a wonderful man. Such a warm and giving spirit. His love for his wife, Sharon, and his family was obvious. Always enjoyed the simple things life offered. He will be greatly missed by all.
Dave DiBiase
March 13, 2016
John was the best of the best. I'm proud to have known him & very gracious that he had entered the lives of Sharon, Jon-Paul & Jill.
March 13, 2016
Sharon, Paul and I heard about John's passing and know he is happy and not suffering any longer. He will be missed by all! He was a wonderful person to know and won't be forgotten. We wish him peace!
Diane and Paul
Dianne Aucoin
March 13, 2016
John was a friend that we always treasured. He will always remain close to our hearts.
Vic and DI
Vic and DI
March 13, 2016
John was a friend that we treasured. He will always be close to our hearts.
Kay & Paul
March 13, 2016
husband,father, son, brother friend he was the best. John will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Sharon and family we are so sorry for your loss of this great man.
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