John Krikorian, 90, of Enfield, husband of the late Joanne (Beauregard) Krikorian, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Marderos and Thammam (Anamian) Krikorian. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy during High School, and served honorably at the end of WW II. John was employed as Superintendent of Excello Mfg. in East Windsor prior to his employment as Superintendent at Windsor Mfg. Following, he co-owned and operated Vulcan Metal Products for 37 years before retiring. He was a long-time member of St. Vartanantz Armenian Church in Chelmsford, MA. John loved thoroughbred horse-racing and was a gifted handicapper. He will be remembered as a very generous and giving person who cared deeply for his family, and cherished the time spent with them.
John is survived by a son, Michael Krikorian and his wife Monica of West Hartford, a daughter, Donna Armata and her husband Kevin of Suffield; two brothers, Michael Krikorian and his partner Ruth Gillis and Bill Krikorian and his wife Nancy all of Lowell, MA; five grandchildren, Aaron Krikorian and his wife Stacy Missari, Danielle and Jared Krikorian, and Montana and Kyler Armata; a great granddaughter, Demi Arnold, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Joanne, John was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Krikorian, and a brother, Marney Krikorian. Visitation hours will be held Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. with a funeral service following at 4 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, CT. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com