Akillian, Vernon of Framingham, formerly Watertown, April 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Roberta (Eknoian) Akillian. Devoted father of Beth Johnson and her husband William, Carol Akillian – Casey and her husband Paul and William Akillian and his wife Gayle. Loving grandfather of Eric, Joseph, Daniel, Samantha, Sara and Zachary. Brother of the late George “Red” Akillian, Levon “Leo” Akillian and Zaven Akillian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation period will be held at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 4 - 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A memorial services will be held at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Friday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Margaret and James Akillian Scholarship Fund and mail to Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, 42 Adams Road, Framingham, MA 01702 or Saint James Armenian Church. Long- time member of Saint James Armenian Church and Saint James Men's Club. Interment at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge. Veteran Korean Conflict, Recipient of the Purple Heart. For messages of condolence, please visit www.bedrosianfuneralhome.com