Richard M. Papazian

Richard M. Papazian

Richard Papazian Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 22, 2003.
PAPAZIAN
RICHARD M., 74, June 5, 2003, born in Phila., he lived in Oceanside, CA for 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diana, 3 sons, Dean, Curtis and Brian, a daughter Nancy Bates, all of Oceanside, CA, stepmother Lemon Papazian of Phila., sister and brother-in-law Florence and Vahan Boyajian of Mt. Laurel, NJ; stepsister and brother-in-law Jean and George Terhanian of Phila., brother-in-law Kosrof Kerkian of Conn. and 2 grandchidren, Sarah and David Bates. Funeral Service was held Wed., June 11. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to St. Gregory Armenian Church, Phila. or a charity of choice.

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