ARA YEHIGIAN

85, of Providence, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Asadoor "Oscar" and Veronica (Avakian) Yehigian. Ara was a member of Teamsters Local 251 for many years before retiring. He was the brother of Arshag Yehigian of NC and the late Irene Ayrassian of NY; and uncle of the late John Ayrassian and the late Mary Antrassian. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence, followed by interment at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, RI 02908 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

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