Edward L. Bozoian, 81, of Manchester died November 12, 2010 at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born in Manchester on May 24, 1929 to Richard and Dorothy (Brady) Bozoian. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Bozoian worked as an ironworker for the Steelworkers Local 474 for many years.
IN HIS LIFE: The family includes his wife of 52 years, Elaine M. (Clancy) Bozoian of Manchester; five children, Brenda Koehler, Sharon Eafrati and her husband, Peter, Lori Bozoian, Thomas Bozoian and his wife, Karen, all of Manchester, and Kerri Koestner and her husband, David, of Auburn; eight grandchildren, Kevin Koehler, Kaitlyn Eafrati, Emma Eafrati, Isabelle Bozoian-Luksza, Matthew Bozoian, Scott Bozoian, Lillian Koestner and Scarlett Koestner; a brother, Charles Bozoian of Manchester; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Delilah Koestner, and by a brother, Richard Bozoian.
The funeral was held Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the funeral home. Private burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford at the convenience of the family.