Name: Visitation for Vartan PAPAZIAN M.D.
Start: 2015-01-23T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-24T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Nardolillo Funeral Home Inc. - Cranston

PAPAZIAN, MD, Vartan

Vartan Papazian, MD, 87, of Tequesta, FL and Smithfield, RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He

was the beloved husband for 55 years of Joan (Yaghjian)

Papazian. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Marderos and Alice (Berberian) Papazian. Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of

Melanie Papazian and her wife Lori Ruizzo of Smithfield, RI, Dr. Martin Papazian and his wife Kara of Lincoln, RI, and

Jessica Papazian-Ross and her husband Stefan of Smithfield, RI; and loving grandfather of Emily, Michael and Elise

Papazian. Dr. Papazian is also survived by his sister Ruth

Harpootian of East Providence, RI, and his uncle Stephen

Berberian of Rockville, MD. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, January 24th at 11:00AM in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence, RI, followed by burial with military honors at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. VISITING HOURS are Friday from 4:00PM to 8:00PM in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, RI 02908. Visit

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Vartan PAPAZIAN

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27 Entries

February 1, 2015

Joanie,Jess,Martin,and Melaine
On behalf of the Forman family Our sincerest condolences. Personally I have such fond memories of Vartan as I spent many days and nights with Papzian family. Always a gentle soul. Professionally Vartan took great care of us all and he will always be remembered in our hearts. Please find peace through all the wonderful memories and know many people far and close are thinking you.
With Love Jane

Lois Kilsey

January 28, 2015

Martin, Kara, and family,

George and I wish to express our sympathy on Dr. Papazian passing into eternal life.

George Chakoian

January 28, 2015

Dr.Vartan and I used to take the same street car to downtown Providence and walk together to RISD where I was an engineering student and he would continue up College Hill to Brown University.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
George Chakoian

Don Kaufman

January 28, 2015

Martin: So sorry to read about the passing of your Dad.He was so kind and a true gentleman.Anita and I send our condolences to you and your family. Don Kaufman

January 27, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Although I only knew him for a few years he was one of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure of meeting. He will be missed Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Pat Mulhern

Sue DiSaia

January 26, 2015

Being best friends w/ Jess in my youth gave me the extra benefit of getting to know this kind & gentle man. The loss of a wonderful father is life changing; My deepest sympathies & prayers go out to the entire family. Sincerely, Sue DiSaia

January 24, 2015

Joannie and family,
We send our deepest regrets and heartfelt prayers. Pappie was a sweet, intelligent human being. His warmth and humility will be sorely missed.Love to all, Bill and Lolly

Dale Corse

January 23, 2015

Melanie and Lori I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that you Dad always held a special place in my heart. When we worked together back in the day it was always an appreciation for each other. Please call me I would love to see you. God bless. xx

jeffrey hill

January 23, 2015

Mrs. Papazian, Martin, Jessica, and Melanie,...becky just told me about your dad,im sooooooooooo very sorry for your loss.he was the most kindest man ive ever known I loved him very much and will never forget the times we had on rumstick growing up...sending my prayers to all of you..i love you all....Jeffrey...xxxooo

January 23, 2015

Dear Martin and family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your beloved father.
With our sincere sympathy,
Thea and Mel Mancini

Nidia & Jack Cardoso

January 23, 2015

Dear Mrs. Joann, Martin, Melanie and Jessica,
Words can't express how saddened I am to hear of Doc's passing. He leaves behind a wonderful family that adored and loved him immensely. Please accept our family condolences to you at this sad time of your life. May the love of your family and friends give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
God bless!
The Cardoso's Family

Donna Hart

January 23, 2015

Dear Melanie and Lori, On behalf of myself and my family we offer our deepest sympathy on the the passing of your father.

Frank and Audrey Villella

January 23, 2015

Dear Joan, Dr. Martin and all family members: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. We are unable to attend any of the services as we are in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We're sure Dr. Papazian will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless. Sincerely, Frank and Audrey.

January 23, 2015

Dear Joan and family,we send our deepest sympathy to you all, Vartan was a good person, Sincerely, the Grove family

MaryAnn Santos

January 23, 2015

My deepest heartfelt condolences to you, Mrs. Papazian, and Melanie, Martin, and Jessica. I have never forgotten how caring and generous your family was to me.

January 23, 2015

Dear Lori andMel My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Cathy Molignano

Carolina Caprio

January 22, 2015

Melanie and Lori, I am so very sorry for you loss. May your dad rest in peace..

Janine Dansereau

January 22, 2015

So sorry for your loss,may your dad rest in peace.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love Janine

Lucille Thayer-Jarrow

January 22, 2015

There was never a kinder,unselfish, modest fantastic human being on the face of this earth than Pappy. He was loved by everyone fortunate to know him. Pappy will be remembered with love & gratitude for that privilege.

January 22, 2015

RIP Cuz Vartan

Sharon &Jimmy Carmody

January 22, 2015

Mel, Lori and the the Papazian Family. So srry for yr loss. May he R.I.P.

Judy Di Cecco

January 22, 2015

Melaine, Lori, and Family my deepest sympathy on the lose of your Father. Our prayers are with you. Love Judy and John

marie chaplin

January 22, 2015

Dear Ruth, I always remember how you loved and respected your brother. He had a wonderful life and you were a big part of it. I am very sorry for your loss and send you my love, Marie (Rashed)Chaplin

paula vieira

January 22, 2015

Melanie,Lori and family,
May God comfort you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Paula Vieira

William Samuels

January 22, 2015

Martin, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. He was a wonderful, friendly, gentleman. My condolences to you and your family.

Jan Ricci

January 22, 2015

To Dr. Martin Papazian and family,
So sorry to read of your great loss. He will be remembered in our prayers . May God bless you with peace and love in honor of his life.
Dr. and Mrs .John Ricci and family

January 22, 2015

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

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