PAUL VARTAN KECHEJIAN

1967 - 2023

KECHEJIAN, Paul Vartan Of Dallas, TX, formerly of Brockton, MA, died on April 11, at Medical City North Richland Hills following a heart attack. Born on September 4, 1967, in North Bellmore, NY, he was a graduate of both The Cambridge School of Weston and Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute summa cum laude with a B.S in hotel, restaurant, and food service management. During his career, he owned and operated two restaurants on Cape Cod, and later served as the Director of Food Management at several establishments throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Paul will be remembered for his immeasurable empathy and compassion for others, particularly sensitive to the needs of the nursing home and memory care patients he served. During his adventurous life, he witnessed nearly every sunrise, collected and restored classic cars, fished, and tended to his flourishing garden. He was a natural athlete, proudly the best golfer in the family. He is preceded in death, and is now reunited with, his loving parents, Dr. Nishan and Rita Kechejian; as well as his brother, Mark. His spirit lives on in five siblings, Dr. Gregory Kechejian (Fahti) of Milton, Steve Kechejian (Linda) of Arlington, Drs. Peter Kechejian (Joanne) of Fort Salonga, NY, Atty. John Kechejian of Dallas, TX, Attys. Ruth Lenahan (Timothy) of Scranton, PA; and several nieces and nephews who he cherished, Elizabeth, Peter, Sarah (Stephan), Katharine, Anahis, Caroline, Emma, Antranig, Christine, Grace, and Rebecca. Also uncle, Dr. Sarkis Kechejian; aunt, Judy Basmajian; and many cousins, including Christopher Kechejian. A Memorial Service to be held on Sunday, April 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 145 Brattle St., Cambridge. Interment private. Memorial contributions to St. Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church, Carrollton, TX.

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