CHARLES AKALARIAN

Mr. Akalarian was the owner of the former Handler's Market on Warwick Ave. in Cranston, and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1990.

He was a U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran of WW-II serving with the 99th, 100th and 129th Naval Construction Battalions.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Rena Anthony and her husband Michael of Warwick and Carla Akalarian of Pawtucket; and loving grandfather of Madeleine and David.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence, followed by interment with Military Honors at RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter.

Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.