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DANIEL HOVANESIAN Obituary

HOVANESIAN, Daniel G. Of Somerville, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 48 years to Carol (Richardson) Hovanesian. Devoted father of Greg Hovanesian of Somerville and Alexis Hovanesian and her partner, Andrew Vandamme of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Cherished grandfather of Adelaide. Dear brother of Susan Frye and her husband, Ralph and Steve Hovanesian and his wife, Anita. Uncle of Chris Frye, Janet Quora and Linda Irby Brooks. Brother-in-law of Nancy Rolf, Priscilla Irby and her husband, George. Visiting Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, on Thursday, May 15, from 3pm – 6pm, with a prayer service to begin at 5:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment and military honors at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. An accomplished attorney at law, Daniel served honorably in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and the Bronze Star for his bravery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org, New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) at www.nechv.org, The Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org or the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org. For complete obituary and more information, please visit www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 13 to May 14, 2025.

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Anthony Joseph

August 17, 2025

Served in the military together or friend were not adequate descriptions, Danny. As long as I have my memory, you are still with me. The Nam, Pendleton/Laguna, Tahoe, Strongheart the puppy, my wedding on the Cape, Sketches, great visits with you and Carol...Annie and I treasured our time with you, and now you are fly fishing with Chesty Puller! Our very sincere condolences to Carol, Greg and Alexis. You are the definition of family, and Danny was as lucky as you guys were to have him for all that time. His suffering is over, and that is, at least, some consolation, I hope. Always Semper Fi, Annie and Tony

John Heilig

June 24, 2025

Danny H. Great Marine and even a better friend
RIP, my friend and Semper fi. John Heilig

Catherine Runnals (DeVito)

June 2, 2025

I was so sad to hear this. When I read about your Service to Country and Purple Hearts and other medals -I never knew what a real special person you were. You never bragged about it. I knew you were in Vietnam but not the rest. I asked for legal advice and you gave it freely. Who could forget the Class President at WHS always joking. You will be deeply missed. I will make a contribution in your honor to our wounded warriors. I swear living near the Arsenal had something to do with all these Parkinson cases in Watertown. My brother too passed and now I have another family member with Parkinson. God Bless you Danny and your family. I Believe in Jesus Christ and know we will all meet again.

Thomas &. Valerie Casper

May 16, 2025

Please accept our deepest condolences for you loss, Danny was a Wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet O'Halloran

May 15, 2025

I was just "someone's little sister" but Dan always treated me as his friend.....I saw him years after high school and college and he was just the same - my helpful friend and my legal representative. Always remember his kindness. He will be missed in the O'Halloran family. J.

Eleanor Frye Cook

May 15, 2025

In sympathy to the family.
I am Eleanor Cook , sister to Ralph Frye Sue’ husband.

Susan Lynch

May 14, 2025

My condolences to Carol and the family. May his memory be a blessing.

Steve Weisman

May 14, 2025

So many happy memories of Dan during our days practicing law together in Cambridge.

Matt McGrath

May 14, 2025

RIP. A great lawyer and an American hero.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

May 14, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

May 14, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

Gregory Barison

May 14, 2025

A brilliant lawyer, with a big heart, Dan will be sorely missed.

Bobby Malkasian

May 13, 2025

Semper Fi my brother
We will regroup with our Armenian brothers at the gates of heaven

Ginger McCourt

May 13, 2025

Danny was a friend to many, a kind and gentle man who will be missed by many. He brought much fun and happiness to our lives.

Kate+Dick Eshelman-Lavallee

May 13, 2025

With love for Carol, Greg, Alexis, Andrew and Adelaide. Thanks for 42 years of happy memories!

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May

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

George L. Doherty Funeral Home

855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, MA 02144

May

15

Prayer Service

5:30 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc

855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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