Harold Palaian

1931 - 2011

Harold Palaian obituary, 1931-2011

Harold Palaian

1931 - 2011

BORN

1931

DIED

2011

Harold Palaian Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2011.
PALAIAN, Harold, age 80, a 47 year resident of Rochester Hills and a long-time Pontiac businessman, died November 18, 2011. A veteran of the United States Marine Corp., he and his sister owned the Green Parrot Restaurant in Pontiac for 38 years. He was the Past Worshipful Master of Pontiac Lodge #21 F & AM, former President of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, Past President of the Pontiac – North Kiwanis Club and past Lt. Governor of the Michigan Kiwanis. Beloved husband of Elsie, his wife of fifty-seven years. Dear father of Nicholas (Pam) Palaian, Melanie (John) Godoshian and the late Joy (Jack) Karakashian. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Lisa, Valerie and Monica. Brother of Goldie (Jim) Hargraves and Art (Joann) Palaian and uncle to his nieces and nephews. In-state 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Hwy. in Southfield until the time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Visitation 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Monday at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive in downtown Rochester with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, 3530 E. Campo Abierto, Suite 105, Tuscon, Az 85718 or the Evereg-Fenesse Educational Society, % Anita Kachadurian, 31198 Tanglewood Drive, Novi, MI 48377, envelopes for both with be available at the funeral home. wwwpixleyfh.com

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November 23, 2012

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August 21, 2012

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November 26, 2011

Jane Harrington Turner posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2012

VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS !!!!! JOHN & BRENDA schulz

Thomas Ross

August 21, 2012

I was sadden to see this obituary. I have many found memories of eating at your restaurant.

God Bless you and your family.

Jane Harrington Turner

November 26, 2011

I, like so many others, wish to send my deepest sympathy to the entire Palaian family.You have all been in my thoughts many times over the years. Bless you all.

November 24, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Palaian's, such a wonderful family!! I will always remember Harold as a very kind man. Elsie, having known you and most of your family for so many years, you are very special to me..."Denise Brown"

Pat Dillon

November 22, 2011

I fondly remember a beautiful, gentle man who loved his family, especially his "lady". His smile and his laugh brought joy into a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry I could not be there with you. God bless you and your family.

DJ

November 21, 2011

You are all in my thoughts, I'm so sorry for your loss Elsie! All the people that ever worked, or just hung out at the Green Parrot were my family for 9 years I worked there, it was like home away from home.
I loved all of you very much, you treated me like I was one of your own.
Sending Love and smiles your way at this sad time.

DJ and Ryanne

November 21, 2011

Dear Art, JoAnn and family,
We are saddened by the loss of your brother, brother in-law, and uncle. We are so happy we had the opportunity to meet Harold this summer at Chris and Brittany's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lagarde Family

November 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 21, 2011

My heart is heavy for all of you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lonni

Nick Morang, Barb Valade & Cherie Jacquemain

November 21, 2011

Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family during this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shawn Burtch

November 21, 2011

Prayers to you and your entire family during this emotional time.

Jill Mostek

November 21, 2011

Dear Nick, and family: Gary and I & all of us here at the Mostek Agency are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Praying that God will help you through this difficult time.

Carolyn Wery

November 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Becky and Bruce Albert

November 21, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Although we didn't know him, we know he will be greatly missed. We are praying for your family during this very difficult time.

Angie Sontag

November 21, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss Nick. My deepest sympthay goes out to you and your family.

Robert Woodruff

November 21, 2011

Robert Woodruff would like to send his sympaty to the family. He had the opportunity of working for the family at the Green Parrot and to this day he has an article from the Oakland Press. The article is dated December 8, 1993.

Helene Bandemer

November 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 21, 2011

Our deepest love and condolences.

Dick and Char

Nellie and Jim Schultz

November 21, 2011

Dear Elsie, Goldie and Art,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Minola Casullo

November 20, 2011

On behalf of the Howard Pement family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Our dad treasured his friendship with Harold, and we treasure all the memories their friendship brought.

November 20, 2011

I fondly remember my classmate Harold. I like him...a real gentleman.

November 20, 2011

I remember all our fanily working at the Green Parrot. Harod was a great boss.He was aso a good friend to my Mom(Mable Hutchinson).He will be truly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with Elsie and a his family.

Kandis Groleau

Aaron Palaian

November 20, 2011

Beka and I are so sorry we couldn't be there. Harold was a great man and a kind soul. The world was truly better having had him in it. He will be missed and we wish everyone back home the best in celebrating his life and all he accomplished and left behind. We love you all!

Matthew Shelton

November 19, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always as we cherish the memories of the joy and happiness that Harold brought to his many friends. He will never be forgotten.

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