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Antranik Karadolian

March 23, 1945 ~ April 2, 2019 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Antranik Karadolian Obituary

Antranig Karadolian, 74, of Farmington Hills passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Antranig will be remembered as a hayrenaser, kind-hearted person, green-thumbed gardner, but most of all as a devoted husband and father, continuously exuding unconditional love for his family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Vartoug, and their children Sevan (Joseph), Hagop, & Viken (Mariem) and grand-children Nasayah, Alec, Sophie, & Alexander. Antranig was born in Aleppo, Syria, and later moved with his family to Anjar where he called his home. He was an exemplary eldest brother and role model to his siblings Sarkis, Hamed, Setrag, Parounag, Berjouhi, & Krikor. Antranig attained a high school education, studied in a seminary in Antilias, & attended trade school in Milan. In January 1974, he married his love, Vartoug and were happy to start their family together. He moved his family to the U.S in 1985 to begin a new life with hopes of a bright future.He made his mark here in the Detroit Armenian community serving as a Deacon at St. Sarkis Armenian Church, and was part of the Gomideh & Hamazkayin organizations. Antranig's love of writing adorned the pages of "Hayrenik weekly" in numerous articles that were published. Antranig will always be remembered by his kind nature, ability to maintain strong friendships, and for his love of family. He will live on as a beacon of this community, bringing Armenians together."the song has ended, but the melody lingers on"Visitation will be on Friday, April 5 from 5-8PM at St. Sarkis Armenian Church. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 10AM, with prayer service at 11AM at St. Sarkis Armenian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Mousaler Association of Detroit."the song has ended, but the melody lingers on" Visitation Friday 5-8 pm with Dan Gark 7:30 pm. Additional visitation Saturday starting at 10 am until the time of his Funeral Service 11 am at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 19300 Ford Road Dearborn, Mi. 48128. Burial Glen Eden Cemetery . Memorials are suggested to Mousaler Association of Greater Detroit.

Visitation

Friday, April 5, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church;
19300 Ford Rd (W. of Southield Freeway) MI Dearborn 48128, United States

Visitation

Saturday, April 6, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church;
19300 Ford Rd (W. of Southield Freeway) MI Dearborn 48128, United States

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