Michael Amroian

Michael Amroian, 87, of Daytona Beach passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Niagara Falls, New York son of Lily and Oksan Amroian. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal. After being discharged Michael joined the Niagara Falls Fire department. He served the community from 1955 until his retirement in 1975; reaching the rank of Captain. Michael loved music and dancing and for many years taught dancing with his wife in Niagara Falls. After retiring he moved to Daytona Beach and began his second career as an operator at the Daytona Beach wastewater treatment plant retiring in 1990. He took pride in serving his country, his family, his community and his church. An active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Michael served as an Usher and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Eagles and Elks. His family was important to him and they will always remember how hard he worked and his funny sense of humor. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Janice; daughter, Roxanne Snyder and her husband Eric of Port Orange; son, Michael and his wife Annette of Daytona Beach; sisters, Stella Montagna, Niagara Falls, NY, and Margaret Day Buffalo, NY; grandson Mathew Snyder and his wife Emily of Lynchburg, VA, and great-grandson Christopher Snyder. Besides his parents he is predeceased by his sister Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 201 University Blvd. Daytona Beach with Rev. Phil Egitto presiding. Interment with military honors will follow in Volusia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to Lourdes Academy. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com