Harry John Harabedian

January 16, 1929 - May 24, 2012
Harry John Harabedian

Harry Harabedian, 83, passed away on May 24, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. After a long battle with cancer, he passed away at his home with his family by his side.

Harry was born on January 16, 1929 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended Cathedral Prep and continued his education at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1957 with an electrical engineering degree after serving in the Korean War. After a long career at Western Electric/Lucent Technology, Harry retired with his wife to Williamsburg, Virginia.

Harry was a member of Fordís Colony Menís Golf Association for twenty years. His favorite singer was Frankie Laine and he loved big band music. He enjoyed many years of family, golf, bowling, and dancing. We know heís dancing on a better dance floor in Heaven right now.

Harry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia, their four children Dayle Brittain (Jim), Mark Harabedian (Susan), Leigh Ann Kling (Jim), James Harabedian (Terri), and ten grandchildren, Patricia, Leighann, Brian, Laura, Julie, Brad, James, Tanner, James Doran, and Jeanne. He is also survived by his brother, John Harabedian (Connie), his sisters Sarah Miller (Don), and Pauline Harabedian, and a host of other beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Harry is preceded in death by his sister, Alice Malecki.

A memorial service celebrating Harryís life will be held at The Stone House Presbyterian Church, 901 Fieldstone Parkway, (located in the Stonehouse subdivision), Toano, VA 23168. Service is June 1; visitation @1pm, service @2pm with reception following.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to the Dr. Mark E. Ellis Endowment Fund for Cancer Care Advancement at Riverside Health System Foundation. Donations may be made online at https://secure.riversideonline.com/n/foundation/make_a_donation.php or by mail 701 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Newport News, VA 23606.

Condolences may be registered at https://bucktroutfuneralhome.net.


Memorial

Friday, June 1, 2012
12:00 AM

Stone House Presbytarian Church - Directions
901 Fieldstone Parkway
Toano, VA 23168

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  • May 30, 2012
    Barbara Rogers says:
    To Sir, with Love - I think I will always remember you dancing....With your daughter at her wedding; With your wife of 56 years, never missing a beat; Riding a horse (of course); And I danced with you when I could no longer dance with my own Dad. But there are so many memories, how can I pick my favorite? When you lived in Berkeley Heights, I would come home with Leigh Ann on Wednesdays for lunch. It was a special treat when you were unexpectedly home, and an even bigger treat when you would turn off CNN to let us watch our soap. There were family picnics and reunions, birthday parties and weddings, and who could forget calendar dances with ìHarry and the Harabediansî. Weíve rang in the New Year, been Mouseketeers, seen our shadows, and have even seen Prankster in concert. So, my favorite? I think it is just the memory of you, Harry. I will miss you. We will all miss you. Love, Fluffy

  • May 30, 2012
    Kevin Walsh says:
    To the Harabedian Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Harabedian will be missed. Kevin Walsh

  • May 30, 2012
    Dan Regan says:
    To the Harabedian Family; It has been a long time since I saw Mr. H but I have good memories of him and spending time at your house in NJ. I will keep him in my prayers.

  • June 07, 2022
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