Mary 'Mimi' (Arabian) Mikhitarian

Troy - Mary ‘Mimi’ Mikhitarian, 96, of Centerview Drive died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at her residence, of natural causes.

Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Stephen and Elmas Arabian and devoted wife for 64 years of the late Jack Mikhitarian. She had resided in the Troy area most of her life spending only six years away from Troy living in Cleveland, OH and was a graduate of Troy Schools. 

She was cheerful and greeted everyone with a warm smile. She was an avid golfer, playing 3 times a week with her husband, Jack, and even had a hole in one. She loved her only pet cat, Buttons. She was a sports fan and never missed a Cleveland Indians or New York Knicks game.  She was a long time member of the United Armenian Calvary Congregational Church, where they were married.    

Survivors include a nephew and caregiver, Thomas Nigolian(fiance Carol), Estero, FL and several sisters-in-law Eliza Wronowski, Dorothy Donelian, Mary Bernstein and Dot Mikhitarian. Also included are many additional nieces and nephews, Lynn and Robert, Bud and Craig, Debbie, LeeAnne, Leslie, Diane, Tom, Charlie, Beverly and Shirley. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Nigolian and a brother-in-law, Charles Nigolian. 

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 10-11AM with a service to follow at 11AM. 

A private graveside will be held in Elmwood Hill Cemetery Troy.

A special thank you to Tina Bruce, her caregiver, for all her loving care of Mimi.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mary Mikhitarian to Clothe - A - Child C/O The Record  Troy, NY 12180. 

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