BIOUZAND KLIAN, 76, of Garden City Dr., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Artemis (Papazian) Klian.
Born in Greece, a son of the late Haigaz and Verjine (Tauokjian) Klian, he moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1948 and to the U.S. in 1975.
Mr. Klian was an automobile mechanic in Armenia and worked in the jewelry industry in RI before retiring.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Verjine Altomari of Cranston and Aykaz Klian of Dorchester, MA; dear brother of Konarik Chakmakian of Cranston and the late Garo Klian; and loving grandfather of Kristina Altomari, Mia Klian and Zabel Klian.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway Providence, followed by interment at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.