Mesrobian, Julie (Touloukian) of Waltham, September 14, 2017.
Julie Mesrobian passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Edward Mesrobian for 55 years; and the devoted mother of Janet Mesrobian, her husband John Moroney, and Ellen Tufankjian and her husband Greg. Julie was the loving grandmother of Morgan and Alexander Moroney and Matthew and Michael Tufankjian. She is also survived by her brother Dr. Robert Touloukian, his wife Reverend Janice Touloukian and their family, as well as extended family, nephews and nieces.
Born and raised in New York City, Julie was the daughter of the late Edward and Shakeh (Topalian) Touloukian. She was the niece of Haroutune (“Harry”) Touloukian, Godfather of St. James Armenian Church and benefactor of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. She graduated from Hunter College and had a successful business career, including serving as the Manager of Grants Administration at Harvard Medical School.
Active in the Armenian community, including at St. James and other organizations, Julie was a member for many years of the Hai Guin Scholarship Association, which raises money to provide scholarships for Armenian students, including serving for the past two years as its treasurer.
Julie took joy in spending time with her family, summers on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, and planning amazing holiday celebrations, especially Christmas and Easter. Her warmth, kindness, and strength will be missed by all.
Funeral Service at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Thursday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at Saint James Armenian Church on Wednesday, September 20 from 4 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements by the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown, www.bedrosianfuneralhome.com.