BORN

1922

DIED

2018

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Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave.

Fresno, California

John Manoogian Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John Manoogian passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. John was born on October 25, 1922, in Fresno, CA, to Hampartzoom and Victoria Manoogian, of Moosh, Armenia. John graduated from Fresno Technical High School in 1940. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. His tour of duty included two campaigns in Northern Burma, and Southern China. Upon his honorable discharge, John returned to Fresno and joined his father in a family business repairing creamery and dairy equipment. In 1944, John married the love of his life, Rubye DerGarabedian. They were blessed with three children, Dick, and twins, Harry and Arlyne. John and Rubye traveled the world and loved entertaining with friends and family. In 1961, John joined First California Company as a Stock Broker. After retiring from the stock brokerage business after 30 years of managing two offices, he was appointed by President Richard Nixon as Metro Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen. John took active leadership roles in service organizations throughout his life. He was awarded an honorary 33rd degree member of Scottish Rite, Las Palmas-Ponderosa Lodge #366; 1976 President of Western Shrine; 1976 Potentate of Tehran Shrine Temple; Board Member and Head Trader of the Fresno Trade Club; Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce ; Fresno Grand Juror for two terms; and Fresno County Planning Commissioner. In his church, he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. John was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Rubye. John is survived by his sons, Dick and his wife Jennifer, and Harry; daughter, Arlyne Sahatdjian and her husband Victor; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Aram Manoogian and his wife Peggy. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 2226 Ventura Avenue, Fresno, CA, on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 2226 Ventura, Fresno, CA 93721; Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic, 1455 L Street, Fresno, CA 93721; or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817. Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home, 1525 East Saginaw Way, Fresno, California (559)227-4048

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January 13, 2018

Neighbor

Mike Badasci

The Manoogian Family were our neighbors for 25 years in Sunnyside. There was never a time the entire family did not reach out to our family with kindness and neighborly love. Mr. Manoogian was a good friend of our parents who always held Mr and Mrs Manoogian in the highest regards. Great memories and a wonderful man.

January 12, 2018

Randy Giovannoni

Dick, I heard about your dad and just want you to know that I'm thinking about you and your family along with some prayers too. Take care.

January 10, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for comfort and peace from God and the power of His love, grace and mercy.
Love Egetian and Dawson Families

January 10, 2018

Bobbi Voth Mele

Dick, I'd like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I remember going to your home one time for dinner and meeting your lovely mother and father, they were truly wonderful people.
Sincerely,
Bobbi Voth Mele

January 10, 2018

Patti and Jerry Jamgotchian

John was a wonderful man who always had a big smile, great patience and many words of wisdom. He will be missed by everyone on Earth but he is also very happy in heaven!

January 10, 2018

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