Robert B. "Bob Baxter" Messerlian

Robert B. "Bob Baxter" Messerlian, of Cranston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Roupenian) Messerlian for 62 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Leon J. and Eugenie Y. (Hazarossian) Messerlian, he was a lifelong resident of Cranston.

Robert graduated from Cranston High School in 1950 and Zion Bible Institute in 1953. He was the founder of Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, a former president of the Metal Findings Manufacturers Association and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Among his other many interests included boating, golfing, music, spending time with his family & Bible studies.

Most importantly, he was a faithful servant of the Lord. His faith was paramount in his life. He was a former Elder of the Cranston Christian Fellowship & Deacon of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Cranston. He was a past board member of the Armenian Missionary Association of America.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Lisa Abbott & her husband Stephen & Paul Messerlian & his wife Geralyn. He was the cherished grandfather of Ariana & David Abbott and Janina & Nicole Messerlian. He was the brother of Evelyn DerMardersoian & Leon Messerlian.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Tuesday, February 1st at 11 a.m. at the Armenian Evangelical Church, Cranston, followed by burial at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. (Due to COVID, Masks are required).  His Funeral Service will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Nardolillo Funeral Home Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/nardolillofh

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Armenian Evangelical Church, 180 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or The Armenian Missionary Association of America, 31 W. Century Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652.