Richard Aghababian

Dicky was the best cousin! He took us faithfully to the Watertown Gaidzag AYF meetings as well as coached us in our athletic endeavors! Loved Uncle Vahe and Auntie Zari, my godparents, with whom I shared a special relationship over the years.

It saddens me to hear of a classmate passing, especially one with whom I was friendly with since time immemorial (from elementary school). Richard was a good person back then and I have nothing but fond memories of that time. My deepest condolences to the family,

Dear Ann,
I only recently heard of Dicks' passing and am deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. I knew him through the Society and he accompanied me to Saudi a few years ago to accredit a hospital in Riyadh. He spoke of his coins, his wine and his deepest affection for family. He will be missed by many...a tribute to a life well spent.

It is deep sadness that sharing this news with colleagues. Dr. Aghababian was one of a small group of teachers that enforced , with reverence and wit , the success and hence legitimacy of the initial Northeastern U.C. Paramedic program . He will be missed by many , though his work will continue to affect so many more .
Kevin Donovan EMT-P , grad NPP class#1

I had the pleasure of working with Dick as a new graduate nurse and he was a young intern at Mt Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. We became fast friends and relied on each other in this new beginning as nurse and Doctor. He was always respectful and listened to what you had to say even if it was 2AM.
He sought me out to be the Nurse Manager of a freestanding Walk In center he opened in Watertown in 1985. He had endless energy. I am so sad that his life was cut so short but he definitely...

There were so many holidays and events that our families celebrated together, and Dick's sense of humor was always present from even the youngest of ages. Auntie Zarie and Uncle Vahe were very special to me, as my God-Parents, they played an important part in my life. I remember when at age 12, Uncle Vahe said that now I was going to be part of starting up the Watertown AYF Juniors, while Dick was part of the Seniors. So off we would go to the ARF Club in Watertown, and Dickie used to...

Ann and family, You have my sincere sympathy on your loss. It was a loss toall who knew him and to the rest of the world.I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Richard at MMS and its Finance Committee.
George E. Ghareeb, M.D.

On behalf of my family we extend our condolences to Ann and all of the Aghababian family that were great friends of my father and mother. My Dad, Coach Kojoyian is deeply saddened to hear of Richards passing. Coach and I feel honored that Dick made the effort to come out one evening this past June to attend a get together in Newton with all of Coach's old ball players and wrestlers from Newton South. Coach was elated to see Dick yet very sad to hear of his prognosis, yet we were all fortunate...

Ann, I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing. As you know, I knew Dick primarily through our work together at the American College of Emergency Physicians but also with the AMA and the New England State Medical Societies. Dick was a leader and a mentor and a friend. In the world of Emergency Medicine he leaves behind a rich legacy of memories and achievements, and lots of people that he inspired. He will be missed. My sympathies to you and your family.