Obituary: Warren Boyajian, 79, of Stratford

From Pistey Funeral Home

Warren Boyajian, 79, of Stratford, passed away peacefully with his three children by his side on November 14, 2016.

Warren is survived by his children Lisa Mortensen of Smithtown, NY, David (Cheryl) Boyajian of Trumbull, CT and Amy Boyajian of Woodbury, CT; two sisters Mildred Daquesian and Florence (Efrain "Yep") Chacurian of Stratford, CT; three grandchildren, Justin Mortensen, Sadie Boyajian and Cole Boyajian; and five nieces, Janet Padgett, Regina Daquesian, Louise Iwanski, Elena Metzler and Nancy Viveiros; and several wonderful nieces and nephews.

Warren was born on May 16, 1937 in Bronx, NY to Azniv (Quimjian) and Aram Boyajian, who died when he was very young. At age 16, Warren left school to help support his mother and sisters, yet while working, he attended photoengraving school and earned his apprenticeship.

Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1957, served overseas and was honorably discharged in 1963. After his discharge, he returned to the print business and had a 30-year career at Graphic Color Plate in Stamford, CT, as a letterpress journeyman and then moved to print sales. He later joined the sales team at Seaport Graphics in Norwalk, CT prior to his retirement.

After residing in Stamford, CT for more than 15 years, in 1999 Warren picked up and planted his roots near the beach in Stratford, CT. He quickly became a regular on the scene in Stratford, loving time spent with his buddies at Turbo Convenience Store and Lordship Deli. Warren was passionate about everything he loved – his family above all else, his Mets, his Jets, Marilyn Monroe, his car, his lotto tickets, the beach and so much more. Warren loved Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel, Blue Bloods and UFO documentaries, Apple Juice and Jello Cups. He loved reading to his youngest grandkids, his visits and phone calls with Justin and playing with his grand dog, Milo. He was fiercely loyal to a fault and supportive of those he loved. His presence could fill a room and everyone he came in contact with remembered him.

The family is especially grateful to the nursing staff and doctors at Bridgeport Hospital, who were dedicated to providing the best care for Warren.

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