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Kevork Hovnanian Obituary

HOVNANIAN--Kevork S. We mourn the loss of Kevork S. Hovnanian, a wonderfully warm, gentle friend and benefactor of the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, which will open at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in 2010. A successful businessman and a wise humanist who believed that success brings responsibilities, he was a compassionate and generous philanthropist who will be sorely missed. He clearly loved his family. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Sirwart; his four daughters, Sossie Najarian, Esto Barry, Lucy Kalian, and Nadia Rodriguez; his son, Ara; and his 13 grandchildren. Herbert Pardes M.D. President and CEO NY-Presbyterian Hospital

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 29, 2009.

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Josh Fink

August 17, 2023

A great man and a great American. Very proud to have worked for his company.

Beverly Copelton

September 30, 2009

With deepest sympathy to the family of a great man who so many of us were honored to work for. Our future goals will be forever guided my his past greatness.

Donald Vaccaro

September 29, 2009

For all of your kind endeavors the world is a better place~

Debbie Kern

September 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Mr. Hovnanian was a wonderful man who realized his dreams surrounded by the love of his family and the respect of those who were honored to work with him over the years.
With my deepest sympathy,

September 29, 2009

May the God of healing ease your pain, May the God of grace lift your grief, may the God of love comfort your hearts. May the God of hope fill your soul with peace and sustain you always.

The world has lost a truly great man.

With our deepest sympathy,

Wayne and Pat Karnell

Melanie Williams

September 28, 2009

As former members of the K. Hovnanian Homes team in Raleigh North Carolina, we extend our sorrow at the passing of Mr. Hovnanian. We loved working for his company and wish his family well as they continue to build on their father's wonderful legacy.
Robert Sr., Robert Jr. and Melanie Williams

John Goode

September 27, 2009

The Goode family mourns the passing of Mr. Hovnanian. We offer our sincere condolence to Mrs. Hovnanian, her children, and her grandchildren during this time of sorrow. May God bless Mr. Hovnanian and grant him eternal life.

shahen gharibian

September 27, 2009

May GOD bless his Soul and grant long life for his family.

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