ANN R. (MESSERLIAN) OHANESIAN

ANN R. (MESSERLIAN) OHANESIAN , 90, of Deerfield Rd., Cranston, formerly of Rumford, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 and was reunited with her beloved husband, the late Vaughn Ohanesian. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Esquhy (Tashjian) Messerlian.

In 1976, Ann co-founded with her son, David, Cosmic Pizza on Post Rd. in Warwick; and was the former pianist at Zion Gospel Temple in East Providence.

She was the devoted mother of Renee A. Lizotte and her husband Ron and David V. Ohanesian, all of Cranston; precious grandmother of Marissa Lizotte and Davina Ohanesian; and dear sister of the late Victoria Movsesian, Perina Kaylarian and John, Charles and Swan Messerlian.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Armenian Euphrates Evangelical Church, 13 Franklin St., Providence, and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

Interment will be at Spring Vale Cemetery in East Providence.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Armenian Missionary Association of America, 31 West Century Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652.