Samuel J. Najarian

Samuel J. Najarian, 87, of Sun City, Bluffton, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home. Sam was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 21, 1925. He was the son of Michael and Zabel Najarian who migrated to the United States in 1921. Sam spent all of his early years living in various sections of Brooklyn. As a youth he loved and participated in many sports year-round. He attended Good Shepherd Parochial School and Brooklyn Technical High School. During WWII and immediately upon graduating from high school, Sam enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was assigned to the European theatre of operations, where he flew combat bombing missions over Germany. Upon discharge from the Air Force at wars' end, Sam returned to his roots in Brooklyn. He attended Brooklyn College, where he met his wife Helga, and The City College of New York School of Technology where he received his professional engineering degree. Sam worked in the field of Consulting Engineering, both in this country and abroad, until he retired in 1988. In 1997, Sam and his wife Helga moved from their home in Norwalk, CT to Sun City, SC where he was heavily involved in the community activities and sports. He was a member of many clubs including the tennis club, golf club, bocce club, and the poker club. He was also a member of the veterans club and the upbeats club. Up to the time of his passing, Sam did volunteer work at the Okatie Outpatient Center. He also devoted much of his time to volunteering at the Mighty 8th AF Museum in Pooler, GA where he performed as a docent and tour guide. Sam was a strong advocate of attempting to instill into the present generations some of the principles, ideals, and merits of his own generation. Sam was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, and his sister. He is survived by his loving wife, Helga Najarian of Sun City, SC; two sons, Steven Najarian of Shelton, CT and Paul Najarian of Wilton, CT; two brothers, Jack Najarian of Bethlehem, PA and George Najarian of Brooklyn, NY; and five grandchildren; Shaun, Britany, Rachel, Max, and Bailey. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton with the family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 am prior to the service.