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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.
Armenian Assembly of America Announces New South Florida Regional Council For 2015-2016
PALM BEACH, FL – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce a new slate for the Assembly’s South Florida Regional Council (SFRC) for 2015-2016. The mission of the South Florida Regional Council is to advance Armenian American issues at the local and state level, hold events such as the annual board of trustees meeting, and assist in the development and growth of the organization in South Florida. The new Assembly SFRC includes Lu Ann Ohanian (Boca Raton), Board Member; Arsine Kaloustian (Palm Beach), Chair; Carol Norigian (Boynton Beach), Vice Chair; Marta Batmasian (Boca Raton); and Harout Samra (Miami).
Arsine Kaloustian, Public Affairs Director for Florida Armenians and Chairwoman of South Florida’s Armenian Genocide Commemoration, Inc., will serve as the Assembly SFRC Chair effective immediately. Kaloustian brings years of public relations, event planning, and fundraising experience to the council. Batmasian, an Assembly Trustee for over two decades, is a highly respected community leader and philanthropist in South Florida. Samra, a Miami-based attorney, is an active member in the Armenian community in South Florida. Norigian, a life-long activist in several Armenian American organizations, has managed the Assembly SFRC since 2007 and will serve as Vice Chair effective immediately. Assembly Board Member Lu Ann Ohanian will continue to serve on the council in her official capacity.
“Together, Arsine, Carol, Marta, and Harout make a dynamic team and I’m excited to begin working with them to carry out the Assembly’s mission right here in South Florida,” Ohanian said.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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