Photo courtesy of Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence
Independence, Ohio
Mar 1, 1934 – Jan 21, 2022
Constance Harabedian (nee Reilly), age 87. Beloved wife to John K. “Jack”, daughter of Joseph and Martha, passed away peacefully January 21, 2022 in the loving care of her beloved family. She is survived by sons Michael J. (Rhonda) of Burnsville, NC, James M. (Michelle) of Waxhaw, NC, and John M. (Joy) of Richfield, OH and daughter Nancy E. who helped care for mom in her later years. Also surviving are grandchildren Aaron, Ryan, Katelyn and John. Sister Eileen Bohrer of Erie, PA and was preceded in death by brother Richard Reilly.
Born and raised in Erie, PA she graduated with honors from St. Benedicts School then worked for Marathon Electric. She met and married Jack and lived most of her life in the Cleveland area, enjoying 65 years of marriage. She raised her three boys like triplets as identical twins joined their 16 month older brother. As with their younger sister, she taught them by her upright example of what made a good mother and a wife – a learning they would later cherish as they married three women with mom’s values. She was eminently successful in that phase of her life’s work with God’s help. She further went on to work with children and parents for 25 years as school secretary at Assumption Church, which was the center of her 52 year deeply religious Christian faith. She was devoted to her Home Church study group. She retired early to join her husband and travel. Winter vacations were spent in Florida from Ft. Myers, Siesta Key and the Naples area. Extended trips discovering the West with repeat visits to the Canadian Rockies, Moraine Lake in particular. She enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Alaska and Ireland.
Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131. Church Visitation Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Assumption, 9183 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, OH 44147. Mass will be live streamed from Constance’s obituary on www.fortunafuneralhome.com. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
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My daughter started kindergarten at Assumption School in 1995. I remember Mrs. Harabedian...such a kind great lady. Everything about her was stylish and sophisticated. My condolences to the family for your significant loss.
Linda Schnack
January 30, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Aunt Connie! She will fondly be remembered for years to come! God Bless You! Prayers and hugs to Uncle John and the entire Harabedian family! Love, Leigh
Leigh
January 26, 2022 | Family
I have so many treasured memories of the times spent with Aunt Connie (and family). She always made me feel special & very loved. She gave the best hugs. I will truly miss her & look forward to the day when I see her again. God Bless and watch over everyone at this difficult time. Love, Dianne
Dianne Wodarski
January 25, 2022
God Bless You Connie you were the best sister anyone could ever have, love Eileen.
Eileen Bohrer
January 25, 2022 | Family
We are saddend to learn of Connie's passing away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.
Chris and Jerry Drew
January 25, 2022 | Friend
Aunt Connie´s Smile and laugh would always brighten every room. The sadness of her passing also gives reason for peace as we know she is in heaven in the arms of the angels.
Jeff Bohrer
January 24, 2022 | Family
