It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of
Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church Washington, DC
on August 5, 2016
Son of Diramayr Zabel
Beloved husband of Yn. Anahid
Father of Dr. & Mrs. Zaven and Edita,
Berj,
Fr. Avedis and Yn. Karen
Grandfather of Jirair, Hrak, Pargev, and Zorair
& Aram and Arev
Brother of: Zarminé Boghosian, Kevork Kalayjian, Dr. Ani Kalayjian and Vasken Kalayjian
The Dahn Gark – «Wake Service» will take place on
Friday, August 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Viewing hours – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Leon Armenian Apostolic Church
12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ
Divine Liturgy and Funeral & Anointing Service will be held on
Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10 am
Followed by Interment Service at
George Washington Cemetery
Paramus, NJ
Hokejash will follow at
St. Leon Armenian Church
As per the wishes of Fr. Vertanes, kindly refrain from sending flowers.
According to the wishes of Fr. Vertanes and Yn. Anahid Kalayjian, «In Lieu of Flower Donations» may be made to:
Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian Christian Youth Education Fund
St. Mesrob Armenian Church in Racine, Wisconsin
To continue the legacy of Fr. Vertanes and Yn. Anahid through the ministry of their son Fr. Avedis Kalayjian
or
Fr. Vertanes and Yn. Anahid Kalayjian Fund
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Washington, DC
in support of youth program scholarships
or
Holy Cross Armenian Church in Union City, New Jersey
In support of Christian Youth Ministry
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For all donations, make checks payable to the respective church. Kindly write «Kalayjian Fund» in the memo.