John Karagozian, of Yorktown Heights, Dies at 93

YORKTOWN, NY — John Karagozian, of Yorktown Heights, passed away at the age of 93 Tuesday, May 31, 2016, of complications from pneumonia, at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY.

He was born in the Bronx on September 22, 1922, the son of the late Hripsime and Nerses Karagozian. Until recently, John was an active member of the community, almost never missing a fire call to volunteer for the Yorktown Fire Company in the capacity of Fire Police.

John, along with his brother Harry, who recently predeceased him, ran several businesses on the 12-acre family homestead. They raised chickens and turkeys, ran a fertilizer business and were best known for their Yorktown Paper Products company, delivering paper products regularly to many local businesses.

John was a talented musician and played in the Peekskill Orchestra for many years. He also was an avid gardener, producing not only vegetables for friends, family and neighbors, but taking pride in growing beautiful flowers, as well.

John is survived by his sister Rose Timourian, as well as his niece Adrienne Minassian and her husband Serge, his nephew James Timourian, his nephew Gregory Timourian and his wife Rita and his niece Margaret Matero and her husband Jim.

He was the beloved Great Uncle Johnny to Yvonne and her husband Paul Fereshetian, Corinne and her husband Steven Kachigian, Serge and his wife Tanya Minassian, Ian Timourian and Mara Timourian. He is also survived by his great-great nephew and nieces: Damon, Cerise, Talene, Jasmine, Maxine, Raquel, Arianna, Sophia and the newest addition: great-great-great niece, Madeline.

A memorial luncheon is being held in his honor at the Villagio Cucino in Lahaska, PA.

Information courtesy Clark Funeral Home, Yorktown Heights.

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