MITCHELL D. KEHETIAN

Mitchell "Mitch" Kehetian passed away on February 22, 2020, at the age of 89 at Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, MI. Born in Detroit on October 20, 1930, the son of the late Kaspar and Arousiag Kehetian, he was a graduate of Detroit's Southwestern High School. A retired editor of The Macomb Daily, Mitch began a 52-year journalism career in 1953 at The Detroit Times. After retiring, he continued to write commentary for local newspapers. He also was a frequent contributor to the Armenian American press, from his youth until a few months before his passing. Mitch served the US military in the Army Active Reserves intelligence division - foreign interrogation unit. A former board trustee at Central Michigan University, Mitch was recognized by Wayne State University's Journalism Department with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Mitch was named General Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year by the March of Dimes in recognition of his support for March of Dimes. He was also a president of the Detroit Press Club and Society of Professional Journalists. A proud native Detroiter, Mitch was a lifelong fan of his beloved Detroit Tigers, a love that he shared with his daughters and grandchildren. Mitch was an active member of the Nor Keghi Association, as his ancestral roots originated in the Keghi region in historic Armenia. The association actively fundraises and advocates to support the children of Nor Keghi, Armenia. FAMILY MEMBERS Mitch was preceded in death by his parents Kaspar and Arousiag Kehetian, brothers Phil Keith and Nash Kehetian, and his sisters Grace Kehetian and Isabel Kehetian Mercurio.He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Kehetian; Dearest children, Grace Kulegian, Janet Haroian, and Karen Kehetian; Proud grandfather of Melanie Haroian, Stephen Haroian, Johnny Kulegian,and Michael Kulegian. Also survived by many special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICEIn State Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm, with Dan Gark Prayers at 7:30pm, in St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 19300 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128 (Betwn Southfield Exp and Evergreen Rd). The family will also receive friends in the church on Thursday from 10am until time of Funeral Service at 11am. Entombment in Woodmere Cemetery. MEMORIAL DONATIONSThe family suggests memorial donations be sent to either St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, (19300 Ford Rd; Dearborn, MI 48128) or to the Nor Keghi Association (29958 High Valley Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331)CONDOLENCESClick on "Share a Memory" and kindly leave a loving remembrance here.THANK YOU

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