Yervant Kazandjian

Newtonville - Yervant Kazandjian, 94, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long  illness.   

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harout Kazandjian and Azniv Kossakian Kazandjian and husband of Chake Semerdjian Kazandjian. He was raised in Beirut and Syria, he lived in Sydney, Australia  from 1966-80, California from 1980-2005, and has resided in Latham since 2005.

Yervant was a TV repair man and Machinist for Ben Myerson Company in CA retiring in 2000.

He was a track and field European Games champion for Beirut and Syria. Very active in Holy Cross Armenian Church.    

Survivors in addition to his wife, Chake, include his 3 children, Sossi (Hagop) Yepremian, CA, Robert (Lena) Kazandjian, CA and Dorothy (Mark) Dekermendjian, Latham; his grandchildren, Levon (Carolyn) Yepremian, Armig Yepremian, Levon (Erica) Dekermendjian, Natalie Dekermendjian  and Talia Kazandjian; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church  255 Spring Avenue Troy on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 from 11-12Noon with a service following at 12 Noon.

Interment will be in  Albany Rural Cemetery Menands.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Yervant Kazandjian to Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle  or for service directions.

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