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GRETA AVEDISIAN Obituary

AVEDISIAN--Greta. June 20, 1932-January 18, 2025. Greta left her earthly stage peacefully on Saturday evening to sing in the heavens. An award-winning chanteuse, Greta made a significant impact on the cabaret scene during its revival in the early 1980s through the late 1990s, both in New York City and internationally. She made her home in both New York City and the South of France. As a child Greta came to the United States from Paris where her Armenian parents settled after they fled their homeland in the wake of the massacre of the Armenians by the Turks. Greta's Paris roots shine in her interpretations of Piaf, Aznavour and Brel. One critic wrote "If Piaf and Aznavour had a daughter, it would have been Greta." Greta has recorded two CD's "The Other Side of Me" and "In the Dark of the Night". Greta is predeceased by her husband Connell JJ Chambers. She leaves behind her children, Darine Avedisian and her husband Guy W Dedell and Peter Craig Avedisian and his partner Craig Hurtubise. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Greta's name to: www.stjude.org

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 26, 2025.

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Lois Catherine

February 5, 2025

I had the pleasure of knowing Greta and meeting Darine, Peter, and Craig. Greta and I became close friends and soon became each other's fan club. I have so many fond memories of her- her singing, her beautifully furnished apartment, her sense of humor, and her timeless and glamorous sense of style. I can only hope to be like her when I am in my nineties and still be wearing high heels.
I think of you daily. You are missed!

Jaren and Ruh Lamb

February 2, 2025

Greta was beyond a doubt one of the most beautiful and caring people who ever walked this planet! Her immense talent and class will be sorely missed, especially in these difficult and divisive times. Whether it was at her intimate evenings with friends on her terrace in the south of France, or singing on stage, her loving presence was all one needed to realize how beautiful life can be! We miss you, Greta!
Our heartfelt condolences to Darine and Peter!

Ellen Samuelsohn Blasi

January 29, 2025

Greta was the most elegant woman in our little neighborhood where I grew up. She was so talented, and she loved Darine and Peter so much. Condolences.

Stanley

January 29, 2025

Greta was pure magic. A talented singer/performer and magnificent hostess. She attended my improv workshops in which she loved doing comedy. How lucky we all are to have known this beautiful soul. RIP GRETA.

Jane Scheckter

January 29, 2025

Greta opened up a whole new world for Bob and me. She introduced us to fascinating people and places that we still know and visit. Her wonderful dinners on that terrace on the 10th floor were full of love and laughter. I hear her laugh in my mind even now. Greta will be missed very much...

Dick Stuart

January 27, 2025

I knew and admired your father from his days at Horace Mann.

Roger Bass

January 26, 2025

Greta was a dear friend. I knew her primarily from France. I spent many a wonderful evenings at her home having dinner on the terrace and watching the horse races and the fireworks. We often had lunch at some wonderful spot that she chose. I also visited her and the her and Connel in New York. She was always the gracious hostess. I will miss her, but I have photos of us together and some recipes of her special dishes.

Darine Avedisian

January 26, 2025

My beautiful mom. I love you and miss you.

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