John Kakusian

John Kakusian
of Binghamton
John Kakusian, 83, a resident of Binghamton's South Side, passed away December 29, 2008. John was predeceased by his wife, Mary Gorman Kakusian in August 2005; sister, Louise Kakusian Rockwell and her husband, Howard Rockwell; and his brother, Samuel Kakusian. John is survived by a very special nephew, his namesake, John M. Kakusian, his wife, Jennifer and their children, Tori Jo and Michael, Vestal, N.Y.; and a special niece of Mary's, Monique Gorman Duval, her husband, Thomas and their children, Michael and Ashley, Troy, N.Y. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Florence Kakusian, Sunrise Terrace, Binghamton; brother and sister-in-law, Ambrose and Catherine Gorman, Latham, N.Y.; and nieces, Susan Pufky, Binghamton, and Karen Kreczko, Vestal. John was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School. He worked for Vail-Ballou, retiring after several decades of service. John was an avid pool player and golfer throughout the Triple Cities. He enjoyed travelling the world with his wife. John especially enjoyed the company of his nephew and conversations with Mary's niece. John was a member of the former St. John the Evangelist Church, South Side, Binghamton. The families of John M. Kakusian and Monique Gorman wish to thank their friends and family who have been so supportive in their celebration of John and Mary Kakusian's lives. We were truly blessed and wish to acknowledge and give special thanks to Ann and Ray Denniston, the staff of Binghamton General Hospital and most especially the staff at Fairview Good Shepherd who were exceptionally compassionate.
Funeral services will be private. At John's request there will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.