St Hagop Armenian Church has been blessed with committed and faithful leaders who have acted as stewards over our church over the years. Meet the people who have served the Lord and our church gladly in the past until today in the profiles below.
Robert George Koolakian, of Venice, Florida, passed away January 26, 2024. Born in Syracuse, NY. Robert graduated from Jamesville Dewitt High School. He went on to study History at Syracuse University and completed his Master’s Degree in Museum Studies in 1967 from Cooperstown Graduate Program. Robert worked at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan…
St. Hagop Church community member, Marie Louise Kostis, went to her eternal rest on December 25, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, wish to express our condolences to Marie’s family and friends . May God illuminate her soul and the peace of Christ abide with…
Long-time parishioner of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Eric Thorensen, went to his eternal rest on December 10, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Eric’s family, may God illuminate his soul and the peace of Christ abide with him always. Armenian Church Sacrament of…
Dearly beloved, long-time worshipper, steward and member of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Martha Samuelian, went to her eternal rest on September 22, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Martha’s children John & Kathleen, Janet & Richie and Jim & Ruth and to her grandchildren…
Click here for full obituary of Michele Shahnasarian. Dearly beloved member of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Michele Shahnasarian, went to her eternal rest on July 24, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Michael & Jean and the entire Shahnasarian family in…
Dearly beloved snow-bird member and Godfather of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Noubar Mahdessian, went to his eternal rest July 22, 2023. The pastor and parish council of St. Hagop, on behalf of our community, offer condolences, love and prayers to his wife Ann Mahdessian and the entire Mahdessian family on the loss of this church-loving…
Beloved member of the St. Hagop Armenian Church community, Meline Hazaryan, passed away June 25, 2023. Asdvadz hogin loosavoreh. May God illuminate her soul and grant peace in Christ. Church funeral service will take place Thursday July 6th at 11:00 AM at St. Hagop Armenian Church. Click here to make in lieu of flowers donations to St. Hagop online.






