Mary Varteresian Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Varteresian, age 88 of New Milford (and Demarest 1966-2017), passed away on Saturday April, 4, 2020. Mary was born on July 1, 1931, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Charles (Garabed) and Mary Khederian. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from Armenia. She was baptized on September 4, 1932 at the Armenian Apostolic Church in New York. She married the love of her life, Aram, on November 1, 1953, and their marriage lasted over 66 years until Aram passed away on February 4, 2020, two months ago to the day. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Mary was admired for her sweet smile and fun-loving mannerism, her sense of humor and warm friendship. She was her happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. Her interests and hobbies included poetry, art (especially drawing and painting), fashion, interior decorating, tennis, travel, attending Broadway shows, musical theater, concerts, and music appreciation. Prior to marrying Aram, she used to go to the jazz capital of the world, 52nd Street, NYC, where she heard the greatest jazz musicians play at clubs and concert halls. Icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz, Dave Brubeck, George Shearing, Erroll Garner, and Lester Young. Mary was an active member of the St. Thomas Armenian Church in Tenafly from 1966 until the 1990s. She was very involved in the St. Thomas Women’s Guild and met many of her lifelong friends there. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Seta Varteresian, River Vale; her son Carl Varteresian, West New York and former daughter-in-law Sharon Shahinian, Hoboken; her daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Richard Emmet, Hillsdale; her grandchildren, Greg Varteresian, Andrew Varteresian and Melina Varteresian. There will be a private burial. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Leon Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.

Mary Varteresian

April 4, 2020