Colonial Funerals Obituaries

Herbert Avakian of Old Lyme, CT passed away on June 18, 2016.  He was born on March 20,
1929 in New York City, the son of the late Armine and Harutiun Avakian. He was raised in
Manhattan with his late sister Doris (Avakian) D'Addario. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy
from 1948 to 1952 as a radio operator and navigator in an all-weather squadron, whose motto
was "We fly when the birds walk".  After leaving the service he met and married his wife of 59 years, Rose (Tashjian) Avakian, and moved to Connecticut.  They lived in Stratford, CT for over 30 years, where they raised their children Harry, Steven, Carol, and the late David Avakian.
Herb spent most of his career in the U.S. Postal Service, first as a letter carrier, and then in the
maintenance dept. in the Bridgeport facility.  He retired in 1995, and moved to Old Lyme in
1999, where he spent the remainder of his life.  Herb had a strong curiosity, which made him into
an avid reader, usually working on more than one book at a time.  Boyhood visits with relatives
in upstate New York brought him close to West Point, that spurred a lifelong love of military
history.  He fondly recalled his time in the Navy, and liked all things nautical.  He never
completely gave up his only two vices in life: Pall Malls and rooting for the New York Yankees.
Herbie was a genial type of guy, and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 23, 2016 in Armenian Church of Holy
Ascension, 1460 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull at 10 O’clock. Interment will be in the
Laysville Cemetery in Old Lyme. Wake will be held on Wednesday in Armenian Church of Holy
Ascension from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Armenian Church of
Trumbull, CT. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.

Place of Service

 Armenian Church of HolyAscension, 1460 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull 

Time of Service

 Thursday June 23, 2016 at 10 O'clock

Place of Visitation

  Armenian Church of HolyAscension, 1460 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull 

Time of Visitation

Wednesday June 22, 2016 from 4-7pm

Cemetery

Laysville Cemetery in Old Lyme