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Anthony "Artie" Barsamian
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August 23, 1928 - February 22, 2012
Biography
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BARSAMIAN, Anthony M. "Artie" of Boston passed away peacefully in
Florida, surrounded by family and loved ones, at the age of 83 on
February 22, 2012. Devoted son of the late Mihran & Antaram
(Manoogian) Barsamian. Beloved husband of 58 years of Cynthia
(Hamparian) Barsamian. Devoted father of Laura Barsamian and her
husband Michael Szymanowski and Arthur Barsamian and his wife Debra.
Loving grandfather of Michael and Anastasia Barsamian. Dear brother of
Virginia Tashjian and her husband Jake, Varney Haroutunian and her
husband Edward, Mike Barsamian and his wife Kaye, Edward J. Barsamian
and the late Vahan Barsamian. He is survived by many nieces, nephews
and dear friends. An Armenian and jazz legend, Artie touched the lives
of so many with his inspiration and musical talent - he was the King
of Swing! Services at St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church, 38
Elton Ave., Watertown on Wednesday, February 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting
hours at the Giragosian Funeral Home, 576 Mt. Auburn St., (Rt. 16),
Watertown on Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the AWWA (Nursing
Home), P.O. Box 191, Belmont, MA 02478. Army veteran, Korea.
Facts
Born: August 23, 1928
Death: February 22, 2012
Occupation: Musician
Survivors
Cynthia (Hamparian) Barsamian, Spouse
Laura Barsamian, Daughter
Michael Szymanowski, Son-in-law
Arthur Barsamian, Son
Debra Barsamian, Daughter-in-law
Michael Barsamian, Grandson
Anastasia Barsamian, Granddaughter
Virginia Tashjian, Sister
Varney Haroutunian, Sister
Mike Barsamian, Brother
Edward J. Barsamian, Brother
Preceded in Death By
Mihran Barsamian, Father
Antaram (Manoogian) Barsamian, Mother
Vahan Barsamian, Brother
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday February 28, 2012, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Giragosian Funeral Home
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Funeral Service
Wednesday February 29, 2012, 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Armenian Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Wednesday February 29, 2012, 12:45 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to:
Armenian Women's Welfare Association, (Nursing Home), P.O. Box 191,
Belmont, MA 02478
http://www.giragosianfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/girago0/obit.cgi?user=578743Barsamian
August 23, 1928 - February 22, 2012
Biography
View the image gallery
BARSAMIAN, Anthony M. "Artie" of Boston passed away peacefully in
Florida, surrounded by family and loved ones, at the age of 83 on
February 22, 2012. Devoted son of the late Mihran & Antaram
(Manoogian) Barsamian. Beloved husband of 58 years of Cynthia
(Hamparian) Barsamian. Devoted father of Laura Barsamian and her
husband Michael Szymanowski and Arthur Barsamian and his wife Debra.
Loving grandfather of Michael and Anastasia Barsamian. Dear brother of
Virginia Tashjian and her husband Jake, Varney Haroutunian and her
husband Edward, Mike Barsamian and his wife Kaye, Edward J. Barsamian
and the late Vahan Barsamian. He is survived by many nieces, nephews
and dear friends. An Armenian and jazz legend, Artie touched the lives
of so many with his inspiration and musical talent - he was the King
of Swing! Services at St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church, 38
Elton Ave., Watertown on Wednesday, February 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting
hours at the Giragosian Funeral Home, 576 Mt. Auburn St., (Rt. 16),
Watertown on Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the AWWA (Nursing
Home), P.O. Box 191, Belmont, MA 02478. Army veteran, Korea.
Facts
Born: August 23, 1928
Death: February 22, 2012
Occupation: Musician
Survivors
Cynthia (Hamparian) Barsamian, Spouse
Laura Barsamian, Daughter
Michael Szymanowski, Son-in-law
Arthur Barsamian, Son
Debra Barsamian, Daughter-in-law
Michael Barsamian, Grandson
Anastasia Barsamian, Granddaughter
Virginia Tashjian, Sister
Varney Haroutunian, Sister
Mike Barsamian, Brother
Edward J. Barsamian, Brother
Preceded in Death By
Mihran Barsamian, Father
Antaram (Manoogian) Barsamian, Mother
Vahan Barsamian, Brother
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday February 28, 2012, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Giragosian Funeral Home
Click for Map and Directions
Funeral Service
Wednesday February 29, 2012, 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Armenian Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Wednesday February 29, 2012, 12:45 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to:
Armenian Women's Welfare Association, (Nursing Home), P.O. Box 191,
Belmont, MA 02478