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Mitchell Garabedian Obituary
1937 - 2024
Palmer
It is with heartfelt reverence that we announce the passing of Mitchell Garabedian on December 29, 2024, at the age of 87. A man whose life was marked by leadership, service, and deep familial devotion, Mitchell leaves behind an enduring legacy to all who knew him.
Born on January 7, 1937 in Ware, Mitchell Garabedian, a Marine Veteran, was a cherished son to the late Gabriel and Mary (Babaian) Garabedian. He was predeceased by his Beloved Wife and Best Friend Ida (Antoian) Garabedian in 2017.
Mitchell will be deeply missed by his 3 daughters, Karen Baglio and her husband Sal of Marlboro, Gale Bettinger and her husband Scott of Plainville, and Janice Garabedian of Palmer.
He also leaves behind a brother Edward Garabedian and his wife Jane of Wilbraham and his sister Anna Garabedian of Palmer. He was predeceased by his beloved sister Margaret Sahagian Moriarty in 2019. He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and furry grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the visitation on Wednesday, January 8, from 4-7 pm at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow on January 9 at 11 am at St. Mark's Armenian Church in Springfield. Mitchell will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Mitchell Garabedian's journey was one of love, service, and dedication-a beacon of inspiration and leadership, whose profound impact will be felt for generations. He will be greatly missed, remembered fondly by all those whose lives he touched.
To read his full obituary please visit www.beersandstory.com
To honor his memory, donations may be directed to St. Mark's Armenian Church, 2427 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01129
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Jane Lewis
January 11, 2025
...Karen, Gale & Janice ...As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather smiles of loved ones gone before us . I will miss your Dad's gracious presence across my CVS counter. Peace, Love & Light... Jane (Charpentier) Lewis
Al Witkowsky
January 8, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to the Garabedian family and friends at this sad time.
Marlene
January 7, 2025
Mitch touched so many lives in the very best way I'm grateful I got the chance to know him as both colleague and friend.
My deepest sympathy to his family
Marlene
RICHARD C NICOLI
January 6, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Richard C Nicoli
John daugela
January 4, 2025
My.condolences to the.entire Garabedian family, the family who.generously.opened.their home to mrs.lily ernst,my violin teacher, enabling her students to.contimue their violin lessons while.in search.mode for another venue..back in.the 50s.
Jim and Shirley Brodeur Schwartz
January 3, 2025
Mitch was always a shining light whether you met him at Thorndike Mills, in a restaurant or on the street- always a good word, a kind hello, a friendly encounter. A great guy!
Sympathy to the family.
LESLIE BONNEVILLE
January 3, 2025
sorry for your lost. LES.
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Beers & Story Funeral Home - Palmer1475 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
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