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OHANIAN, Paul J. Paul J. Ohanian, 79, of New Britain, died peacefully on Saturday, (February 18, 2006) in Jacksonville, FL. Born March 13, 1926 in Hartford, he was the son of Helen (Karagozian) Ohanian of Wethersfield and the late John Ohanian. Paul was happily married for 52 years to Sonia (Mooradian) Ohanian and lived for many years in New Britain. Paul spent his winter months in Jacksonville, FL where he could be found fishing as often as possible. He loved to tell about how many fish he caught and the "big one" that got away. Paul was the former owner of P&J Sandblasting in Newington. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and was a member of the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection. In addition to his wife Sonia, he is survived by his daughter, Linda and her husband Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian of Watertown, MA, and their children Deanna and Aram; his daughter Maryann Ohanian of Jacksonville, FL; and his daughter Paula and her husband Eric Paré of New Britain and their children Justin and Jordan. He is also survived by four additional grandchildren, Michael Ohanian and fiancée Lillian, Meghan and her husband Edward Bilamjian, and Benjamin Ohanian, all of California, and Tabitha and her husband J.R. Sneezy of Arizona. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth S. Bagdasarian and her husband Dr. Nicholas Bagdasarian of Wethersfield; and his brother, Harry Ohanian and wife Linnette of Wethersfield; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Michael and John; and a sister, Sarah Kalajian. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St. and at 10 a.m. at the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection. Burial, with military honors, will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053. Please share a memory of Paul with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com
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Memories and Condolences
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TALIN ERIKIAN
February 23, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 22, 2006
Dearest Sonia, Linda, MaryAnne, and Paula:
It is truly with heart felt emotian that I write this. My head is spinning with memories of the times we spent at your home
"The Watertown Boy's" were always welcome, be it for a party, a place to crash after a dance, or just to go down to the shop with Paul to see the dogs and listen to the numerous stories Paul always seemed to have at the ready.
I want you to know, those times we shared are forever ectched in our hearts, and as a result, our FRIENDSHIPS still go on to this day. Knowing all of you has been our blessing....
God Bless All of You
Jack Madanian
"The Watertown Gang"
Shirley Hakimian Tashjian
February 22, 2006
Have known Paul since early years in Hartford church and ACYOA activities with Joyce Bodozian Krauth; we all grew up together. Good Memories. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Shirley and Ben Tashjian..
Sarkis Khuzkian
February 22, 2006
Dear Maryann, my sincerest sympathies to you and your family......God Bless
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