JEAN CHAMALIAN

83, of Lyon Ave., East Providence, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 51 years of Rose G. (Adanalian) Chamalian. Born in Marseille, France, he was the son of the late Barkev and Altoun (Der Arsenian) Chamalian.

Jean was a foreman in the jewelry industry for many years.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Jean-Marc H. Chamalian and his wife Paula of Wells, ME, Nicole R. DiCostanzo and her husband David of Johnston and Claude B. Chamalian and his partner Tania of East Providence; and loving grandfather of Luke Chamalian.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence, followed by interment at North Burial Ground Cemetery, Providence. VISITING HOURS are MONDAY from 4-7 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909.