James J. Lian

LIAN-James J. Of Brooklyn, N.Y. Died at the age of 85 on November 30, 2004 in Brooklyn, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease and a brief hospitalization for pneumonia. Beloved husband of Josephine Azrak Lian. Devoted father of Regina M. Lian of Brooklyn, Marguerite Lian-Hajjar of Stamford, CT. and Anissa Lian DeMatteo of Ridgefield, CT. Cherished grandfather of Gregory and Jonathan Hajjar and James and Charles DeMatteo. Admired father in law of George Hajjar and Stephen DeMatteo. A life long resident of Park Slope, he is also survived by a sister, Virginia Azrak and a brother, Joseph Lian, and numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Fred Lian and Charles Lian, predeceased him. Viewing hours will take place Wednesday 7-9PM and Thursday, 24:30 and 7-9:30PM at the Ralph Aievoli and Son Funeral Home, 1275 65 St, corner 13 Avenue, Brooklyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Virgin Mary Friday, December 3rd, 10AM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Church of the Virgin Mary, 216 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11215.