Edward Hagopian

Hagopian Edward June 16, 2025. Edward Hagopian (pronounced HA-GO PEE-IN with the accent on the GO). Ed was a pianist/conductor who has played for an impressive array of artists including: Mel Torme, Tommy Tune, Bobby McFerrin, Randy Newman, Chita Rivera, Patti LaBelle, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Johnnie Ray, and Tiny Tim. As a member of the United States Navy band, he played for two United States Presidents, Eisenhower and Kennedy and for NASA's 40th Anniversary Celebration in Washington D.C. Ed performed on the stage of the Academy of Music for ten years with Peter Niro and the Philly Pops and on the stage of Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts for the international artists, "The Three Cantors". Ed taught in the Upper Darby School District for 30 years at the elementary and secondary levels. At the elementary level, he presented students with their first chance to play an instrument. At the junior high level, he taught music appreciation and at the high school level, he taught keyboard skills to aspiring musicians. Ed was also an accompanist for the award-winning Upper Darby Choral groups. His professionalism was known and appreciated throughout the district. He was known by his students as "Mr. Ed". Ed received his Masters in Composition from Temple University and played with the Navy Band for four years. Ed and his wife, Rene, became a musical collaboration 23 years ago and have since traveled throughout the Eastern United States performing. Together, they sang with the Philly Pops Chorus and recorded two CDs with several original songs. Ed is survived by his loving wife and best bud, Rene Goodwin and his beloved stepdaughters, Irene Altimare and Kimberly Goodwin, as well as his cherished grandchildren: Charles Anthony Goushian, John Philip Goushian, and Jennifer Anne Muller. Ed leaves behind his sister, Rose Marie Fagan and is preceded in death by his parents, Leon (Levon) and Meline Hagopian. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral, Monday, June 23, 2025 after 6 P.M. from the ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1426-30 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, followed by his Funeral Service at 7:30 P.M. Interment will be private. Share Online Condolences at www. rachubinskiandrogersfh.com