Category Archives: Armenian Church
In Memoriam: Meline Manoukian
Meline Manoukian of Boca Raton, Florida passed away at Hospice in July 2015. She had been a resident of Boca Raton since 2003 coming from the Boston area. Meline was born in Istanbul, Turkey to parents who survived the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Meline’s husband Berj, who recently passed away, loved her so much he called for her to rest with him in everlasting peace.
My mom was a true mom. She was wonderful, special, caring, loving, giving, generous, kind and sacrified for all. I thank you for everything you taught and did for me; you will always be in my heart. Love your daughter, Melinda.
Meline was a member of the Armenian Church Women’s Guild and the Daughters of Vartan. Meline is survived by her children and grandchildren.
Services will take place on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at St. David Armenian Church, 2300 NW 51st St., Boca Raton, FL.
Burial will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA in the near future. In lieu of flowers, Melinda and Melissa request donations be made to either St. David Armenian Church of Boca Raton, FL; St. Mary Armenian Church of Hollywood, FL; or St. James Apostolic Armenian Church of Watertown, MA.
For more information, or to offer your condolences, please visit the Glick Family Funeral home page for Melanie here.
In Memoriam: Angel Tersakian
Angel Tersakian of Boca Raton, Florida passed away peacefully at Hospice on Friday, July 10, 2015. She had been a resident of Boca Raton for 31 years coming from the Boston area to be with her children. Angel was born in Istanbul, Turkey to parents who survived the Armenian Genocide of 1915. The family moved to Holland in the late 60’s, then to Boston in the early 1970’s. She is survived by son Melkon Tersakian (Laura) and daughter Marta Batmasian (James); four grandchildren: James and Armen Batmasian, Michael and Olivia Tersakian. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins around the world.
Funeral Services will take place on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 5:00pm at St. David Armenian Church, 2300 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. David Armenian Church. Glick Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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