Manouel V. Ferjulian

Manouel V. Ferjulian, 77, of Hudson, died Friday, June 4th at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Alice (Diamandopoulos) Ferjulian of Hudson. Manouel was born in Arlington, son of the late Manouel G. and Marie (Chiron) Ferjulian and has resided in Hudson since the age of seven. He attended the Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania and graduated in 1950. He owned and operated Ferjulian Farms in Hudson for many years and most recently assisted family members with daily activities on the farm after his semi-retirement. Manouel passion in life was the fruit trees he cared for. He spent his life cultivating numerous species, searching for the most flavorful fruit he could produce and all to enjoy. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children, Bruce Ferjulian of Hudson, Joanne Kowalczyk and her husband Greg of Michigan and Eric Ferjulian and his wife Erin of Hudson. He is also survived by his two sisters, Eunice Shishmanian of Newton, MaeMinnie Jenkins of Athol; his nine grandchildren, Leah, Natalie and Berge Ferjulian, Valerie, Victoria, Vincent, Veronica, Veralyn and Virgil Kowalczyk and his many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Road, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the: Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749. (www.tighehamilton.com) In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Manouel may be made to: Crossroads Community Church, 1341 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701 or Greek Evangelical Church of Boston, 1115 Centre Street, Newton Center, MA 02459