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Elias Atamian Obituary
Worcester - Elias Atamian, 100, of Worcester passed away at his home on February 7.
Elias was born in Uxbridge to Archie and Rose Atamian. He is survived by his two sons, Elias A. Atamian and his wife Jean-Marie, and Edward C. Atamian and his wife Susan; grandsons Ross, Kirk, William, and Elias John and his wife Rebecca; sister-in-law Virginia Atamian, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Mary and his daughter Rosemary.
Eli was the president and founder of Atamian Motors, Inc, Worcester in 1961.
Eli enjoyed spending his Winters in Florida and Summers on Cape Cod. He had a love for the ocean, fishing, and was an avid boatsman. Every winter, he would captain his yacht "Rosemary" from Falmouth to Ft. Lauderdale.
Eli was most happy when sharing the company of his family and many friends. There was nothing he enjoyed more than spending holidays with family and his Thursday night poker games with close friends (which he would often win). He was also known for his 'legendary' roundtrip drives from Worcester to Florida. Eli was a World War II veteran, dedicated member of the Armenian Church Of Our Saviour, Uxbridge Rotary Club, and the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company.
The family wishes to thank Reverend Father Aved Terzian, pastor of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester for his love and support.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on February 11 at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Calling hours at the church are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour: 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
Arrangements are under the care of Athy Memorial Home 111 Lancaster Street, Worcester.
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Dennis g leger
December 20, 2023
I remember him when I went to atamain motors Volkswagen in Worcester ma to Volkswagen stuff from Elias dennis leger
Mickey
May 16, 2023
Me and aunt bought s Jetta from Elisa and he gave me some Volkswagen stuff for my Volkswagen collection
Papa Badoe
January 29, 2023
I'm late to this: Eli and Mary were my patients till I left Worcester in 2016
They were a wonderful and much beloved couple .As at the time I left Worcester Eli was still driving to Florida .They were lovely human beings .I cherish their memory
My belated but sincere condolences
Randy Chavoor
February 16, 2019
Eddy & Chuck,
I m so sorry to hear about your dads passing as I just found out today. I had the utmost respect for your father from the day I started work at Atamians in the 70's and it will never end. I will miss your stories of him driving to Florida alone in his 90's Ed and seeing him coming out of the supermarket or Home Depot in Florida. Rest In Peace Mr. Atamian
February 15, 2019
Oh my gosh my heart is so saddened to learn of the passing of Eli and Mary. I am so sorry I have not reached out before. Those were two very very special people that made this world a better place. My love to all of you!!
Lillie Holstead
February 12, 2019
John and I had the privilege and pleasure of working with and knowing Eli.Peace,John and Marcy Mulcahy
Mike Biskup
February 12, 2019
To Chuck & Ed and your families; my sincerest condolences for the passing of your father. I remember him well as a kind man and a fellow Ancient. Met him along with both of you way back while I was a banker in the Indirect Auto Financing. He will be remembered in my prayers for him and his family. May he Rest in Peace.
Margaret McDonald
February 11, 2019
I send my condolences to the Atamian family on the death of Eli. He was a true gentleman, someone I enjoyed exchanging talking points at social events.
May God take good care of him and may He bless you all.
Sincerely,
Peg McDonald
Easter 2014 with Mary & Eli
Bobby and Kelly DetHagopian
February 10, 2019
Sharing this beautiful photo of Mary and Eli at an Easter brunch we spent together at Royal Palm 2013. Will always cherish the over 50 years of memories my parents and I spent with these two special folks. Rest in peace Mary and Eli. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Atamian family. Bobby and Kelly DerHagopian
February 9, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Don Frabotta
February 9, 2019
He was always so kind and a good friend to my Dad - who ran the station at the Daley's Corner in Uxbridge (near the Polish Hall) for 25 years. When Dad closed the business in 1965 he went up to Worcester to work for Eli, enabling him to round out his career as a good mechanic. There's a story of about chimpanzee in a car that involved my Dad that provided laughs for years to follow.
My condolences to Eli's family. He was a true man of honor.
February 9, 2019
Chuck and Eddie, Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your Father. I always appreciated his kindness when I worked for him. Gerry Hicks
Jesse Ritz
February 9, 2019
Sorry for your loss, Jesse and Susan Ritz
Steve Pezzela
February 8, 2019
Eddie and Sue we are away but wanted to share our sincere condolences. Your Dad was a great man. I bought several VW,s from his dealership. Lenny Trotta was a friend of my Dad
A lot of fond memories
Best wilshe. Pat and Steve Pezzella.
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