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MALCOLM KACHIGIAN Obituary
Malcolm was proud to have served in the U.S. Army of Occupation; Japan; and also to have served 31 years in the Philadelphia Police Department, retiring at the rank of Staff Inspector. Malcolm wanted it to be noted that he "was an avid, though ineffectual golfer and especially enjoyed the company of his many friends on their frequent golfing trips."
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Friday Eve 7 P.M. and Funeral Saturday morning, 8:30 to 9:30 A.M., from THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave. at Levick St. (at Levick Street), Phila. PA 19135 (215-338-1466). Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. Leo Church, 6658 Keystone St., Phila. PA 19135. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Malcolm's memory to Philadelphia Police Survivors Benefit Fund, 1336 Spring Garden St., Phila. PA 19123.
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Memories and Condolences
for MALCOLM KACHIGIAN
April 30, 2012
Roseanne,
I just found out about your Dad. I often think of all the great times we had as kids growing up on Cottage Street and swimming at Vogt Pool. It seems so far away now. Your parents were the best and we were all lucky to have them. Even tough I wasn't a Kachigian, I spent lots of time at your house and remember us trying to be quiet while your Dad slept on the couch and not being too good at it! I hope your great memories of your Dad help you through this new time in your life. If you ever want to talk or get together my number is 215-337-9447.
Your friend always,
Kim
Frank Stidham
March 21, 2012
Danny, Danielle, Mattie & Family, very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad - Grandfather.
Marie & Fred Greenbarg
March 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patty Nolan-Aitken
March 16, 2012
Dear Mrs. Kachigian,
We will never forget how inspirational you and Mr. Kachigan were at our wedding, married for 57 years at the time. We hope for the same. We know that in time your many memories will bring you comfort.
Love, Larry, Patty, Phil & Lauren
Heather & Larry Goldstein
March 16, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad....Sure know we are thinking about all of you. You are in our prayers.
Heather & Larry, Geneva & Brett Goldstein
(Karoline sister)
March 16, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the entire Kachigian family
In all my years in the PPD there was no one more memorable than Malcolm J. His sense of professionalism was exceeded only by his sense of humour. His passing will leave a deep irretrievable loss in the lives of those that live on, his memory will leave a perpetual smile on our faces. Rest in Peace Malcolm
Frank Friel
Bernadette Verbas
March 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kachigian family on their loss of a wonderful husband and father. He will always be with you, guiding you on the right path, just as he did in life. And golfing in Heaven must be amazing!
Love,
The Verbas Family
John, Bernadette, Amber, Christa and Erica
lynn cala
March 15, 2012
"You and I are the same; what we were for each other, we still are,
Speak to me as you always have, do not be sad
Continue to laugh at what made us laugh
Smile and think of me
Life means what it always meant
The link is not severed
Why should I be out of your soul if I am out of your sight?
I will wait for you, I am not here,
but just on the other side of this path
You see, all is well."
St. Augustine
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours,
Love, Lynn & Bob Cala
Lora and Dave Baer
March 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family Roe. Your father accomplished so much in his life time and it was so evident he was so loved. May he rest in peace.
Jill McFarland
March 15, 2012
Rest in peace, my thoughts go out to the Katchigans and the Aitkens.
Terry& Dan Jenkins
March 14, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sure know we are thinking about all of you. You are in our prayers.
Your Cousin
Terry and Dan Jenkins
Christine Buck
March 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kachigian Family during this sad time.
Jim Welch
March 14, 2012
My sincere condolences Inspector, to you and your family. May your Dad rest in peace. God Bless.
Emberger Family
March 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Kachigian family.So sorry for your loss.
Gary and Marie Flanagan
March 14, 2012
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Cathy Dowell
March 14, 2012
Dear Michael,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Suzanne and your family. I know how much you loved being able to go on your golf trips with your dad and how much you loved being able to help out with "chores and projects" around the house for them when you were "home." May God bless and keep you all in His care during this time of sadness and extreme loss.
Love, Denny and Cathy Dowell
julia lindemer
March 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Janis Mayer
March 14, 2012
God Bless You All and give you peace during this difficult time. "Gone But Not Forgotten"! My condolences Roe!
Janis in Texas
Matthew J. Veasey
March 14, 2012
Malcolm, we will miss you dearly. Especially those of us in the Police Golf Association and the Myrtle Beach group. My deepest condolences to Ellen and all the members of the Kachigian family. Go with God, Malcolm.
Mary Whelan
March 14, 2012
Danielle, Sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your grandfather.
Matthew Veasey
March 14, 2012
Dear Ellen, Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Malcom. I offer sympathies, as well, to all the family. Unfortunately, although I've known Malcolm for over forty years, I only got to meet two of the children, Edward and of course Michael, with whom I got to play a lot of golf. Then, too, there was the psuedo adopted son, Andy Keenan, who also shares in our loss. Malcolm was so well loved by the members of our police golf association, and he will be missed dearly. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be in his company last year at the golf reunion at Keenan's home. God bless you, Ellen. You are all in my prayers.
Caryl Komorowski
March 14, 2012
My thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time. I send you love and strength...Caryl Komorowski, friend of Roseanne
Steven Royds
March 14, 2012
As one of the members of those golf trips I have nothing but fond memories of Mal and the many laughs we had together. I will miss him very much and myself and my family send our deepest sympathies to Ellen and the Kachigian Family. Besides being a golfing buddy Mal was also my very first Captain in the Police Dept.
March 14, 2012
We'll miss Dad very much, he was a really great father-in-law and dad.
Wanda and John Kachigian
Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
March 14, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Malcolm J. Kachigian for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Malcolm will be broadcast to our 3,379 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia's Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career. He will continue in our thoughts and prayers during our remaining days. "Until we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of his hand. " . . .
Semper Fidelis.
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