Attleboro, Massachusetts
1920 - 2010
Thomas “Tim” C. Tatarian, 89, Attleboro, passed away on May 3, 2010, surrounded by his family, after an eight year battle with Guillain-Barre. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Stonefield) Tatarian.
Born in Providence on December 6, 1920, he was a son of the late Garabed and Mary Tatarian of Harpoot, Turkey Armenia.
Tim was a graduate of Bryant and Stratton Business School. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, he was a well known and liked, successful area businessman. He owned and operated Tim Tatarian Real Estate, which had multiple offices in Massachusetts and Florida and sold over 12,000 homes in the 50 years he was involved with real estate. He was` co-owner of Kelley & Tatarian Insurance, the Pepper Pot Restaurant in Taunton, and the Wading River Golf Club from 1971 -2001. He was a member of BPOE Attleboro Lodge for 61 years, the Moose Club for 60 years, American Legion and VFW. He served his country proudly as a Quartermaster in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Tim enjoyed watching greyhound racing. He will forever be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and friend.
In addition to his wife Joyce, Tim is survived by his former wife Virginia (Hearn) Tatarian of Rehoboth, his children; Karen Tatarian of Attleboro, Gayle Gallup of Chatham, Charles Tatarian of Florida, Sherri Savoy of Rehoboth, Sean Brumble of Mansfield, and Paul Stonefield of Providence. Tim is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was the brother of the late Michael, Peter, Margaret, Mary, Victoria, and Helen.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 9:30 AM in the Second Congregational Church, 50 Park Street, Attleboro, officiated by Rev. F. Vernon Wright, Pastor. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro on Thursday, 4-8 PM. If desired, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312
An on-line guest book for family and friends to express their condolences and additional information may be found www.duffy-poule.com.
Sherri-
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
-Rick, Karen, Samantha and Nathan Raymond
The Raymond Family
May 16, 2010 | South Attleboro, MA
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of one of our longest standing members.
Attleboro Moose Lodge #463
Chapter #974
Daniel Corcoran
May 13, 2010 | Attleboro, MA
Dear Karen,Beth & Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of a happier time help to ease your pain.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stacia Parker
Stacia Parker
May 11, 2010 | Attleboro, MA
I am so sorry for your lost, the last time I saw Tim was at Wading River many years ago. He and Karen didn't always agree but you knew they were Father and Daughter. I spent many a day at the Club, some of the happiest times of my life were spent there. Peace be with you Tim. Jeanne Burow
Jeanne Burow
May 07, 2010 | Worcester, MA
Dear Karen & Family,
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorraine & David Currie
May 06, 2010 | Dighton, MA
The Tatarian Family We are sorry to hear Tim has passed. May the people who loved him feel comfort in knowing he is pain free and at peace. With Sincere Sorrow
Manny & Cindy Botelho
May 06, 2010 | Rehoboth, MA
Hi Karen, Thinking of you
Roy McSweeney
May 06, 2010 | Tucson, AZ
DAD & ME 8/16/2005
You are the best dad in the Universe! You have always been there for your family and for those who needed you most! I find peace in knowing that you are no longer suffering and are now in a better place. Your new journey has just begun. Our memories will live on forever and you will always be in my heart! I love you Dad, your Sherri Bo-Berry XXX OOO
Sherri Savoy
May 06, 2010 | Rehoboth, MA
May you finaly be at peace
Dear Dad, Though I did not get to see you one last time in January, My love and prayers have always been there. There is no father in the world that has done so much for their children as you have over the years. I miss the closness we once shared and you have always been there though the good the bad and the ugly. I truely miss you and I know right now your with Pete, Mike, Mary, Helen, Margret and Vicky looking down upon us. I love you dad and we will meet again on the other side. Your pain...
Charles Tatarian
May 05, 2010 | FL
