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Thomas Elloian Obituary
Thomas O. Elloian, age 96 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday April 10th surrounded by his devoted and beloved wife of 52 years and his cherished son.
The eldest son of Armenian parents, Haighouhie (Helen) Minasian from Kharput, Turkey and Oscar Elloian from Dardem, Turkey. Beloved husband of Sonia Elloian (nee Kouyoumdjian) and beloved father of Gregory Elloan. Thomas was a loving and cherished son, brother, uncle, and cousin.
After graduating from high school, Thomas served his nation during the Korean War and is an Army war veteran. After returning home, he opened and operated his own restaurant before retiring as a professional baker.
Thomas had a love of reading and learning and greatly enjoyed investing and keeping up with the markets, news, and politics. He also loved science, nature, movies, and theater but most of all, caring for and spending/sharing time with his wife and son.
Thomas was preceded in his passing by his parents, Helen and Oscar, as well as his brother, Peter. He is survived by his beloved wife Sonia Elloian (nee Kouyoumdjian), beloved son Greg Elloian; loving cousins Sping Rose Condoian and Marlene Murzo, and loving niece, Cybel Elloian.
The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church, 678 Richmond Rd, Cleveland, OH 44143 (https://stgregoryofnarek.org/donate).
A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Brown-Forward Funeral Home, 17022 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Hts., OH 44120. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT BROWN-FORWARD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24 FROM 5-7PM. Interment, Harvard Grove Cemetery.
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17022 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
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