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John Avakian Obituary

Of Cambridge Feb. 4, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (Santagate). Devoted father of Eva Zayas, Roseanne Avakian, Margaret Chin and her husband Willie, Patricia Avakian, Joseph Avakian, Scott Avakian, Annemarie Caterina and her husband Thomas and the late John Avakian Jr. Also survived by 8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Loving brother of Arthur Avakian and the late Anthony and Ara Avakian. Funeral services at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle St., Cambridge on Monday February 11 at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, WATERTOWN on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers Memorial gifts may be made to the above named Church. Interment at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge.

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 7, 2008.

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Arthur goldstein

April 28, 2025

I was a co worker with John for 10 years at arrow armature and coil in Alston ma. My name is Arthur Goldstein. Please relative contact me at 818 703 3573 to talk about John with love

Bob Cieslik

February 11, 2008

Annemarie & Tom,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bob & Karen Cieslik

Kevin Lam

February 11, 2008

Maggie and Willie,
I'm sorry for the loss of your love one. You may know that he will be in your heart forever.
Kevin Lam

Lesley Whittier

February 10, 2008

Scott and family,

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as always

Pat Simeone

February 10, 2008

Margy and Willie
I am so sorry for the loss of your father.

Josie Travers

February 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Phyllis Patch

February 9, 2008

To my cousins,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you.
Phyllis

Victor Raschi

February 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Avakien family for your loss.

Don Chin

February 8, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

leo henry

February 7, 2008

Tricia,I am very sorry for your loss may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michelle MAhoney

February 7, 2008

Tricia
Sean and I are very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sean & Michelle Mahoney

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