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John Kallanian Obituary

John V. Kallanian, 81, died Wednesday (June 18) in U/Mass Memorial Hospital.

John leaves his wife of 49 years Berjoohe (Antriasian) Kallanian; one daughter, Patrice A. Kallanian and her fiancée Michael J. Ursoleo of Worcester; 3 brothers, Peter Kallanian of Worcester, Albert Kallanian of Auburn and Marcel Kallanian of Antrim N.H; a cousin, Suzanne Mardoyan Wynne of Holden; and many nieces and nephews.

John was born in Marsailles, France son of Aharon and Kohar (Tashjian) Kallanian. He served with the French Air Force. He graduated from Commerce High School. John owned and operated with his brother the former K&K Auto Repair for many years.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Armenian Church where he served on the Parish Council. He was also a member of Guiding Light Lodge AF&AM.

Funeral Services will be held Friday June 20, 11:00 a.m in Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Church.

Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., is directing arrangements.

For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jun. 19, 2008.

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Lisa Teixeira

June 22, 2008

I was deeply saddened when Mom and Marcel told me about Uncle John. My love to you all. Be strong

Dawn Jay Varjabedian

June 20, 2008

Dear Patty,
How very shocked and saddend I was to hear of Uncle John's passing. Even though he had not been well for sometime, it is always difficult to accept and say goodbye. I have many fond memories of him as we grew up and will always remember his big smile and strong laugh and extremely big heart. He was such a great man. I pray that god gives you and your mother strength and peace over the coming days and months and I will keep you in my prayers.

Debbie & Jim Ruggiere

June 19, 2008

Patrice & Mrs. Kallanian:
Jim and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to both of you. We are so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of John. I remember how he loved to work in the garden. He really had a green thumb. I have known him for many years. He was a great man and I will always think of him as a second father.

June 19, 2008

Dear Patty,

We want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Stay strong!

Michele, Rambod, Shaheen and Amir

Marion Bilzerian

June 19, 2008

Berjoohe and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Ed and Marion Bilzerian

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