Melikian, Joseph of Weston, passed peacefully after a long illness. Beloved husband of Anne (Bedrosian) Melikian. Devoted father of Joanne Melikian – Cate and her husband Earl Cate. Loving baba of Sophie, Noah, Milo and Ella. A funeral service will be held at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church or Armenia Tree Project, 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.