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Kay Armen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2011.

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December 17, 2021

Friend

Christine Tashjian

I continue to reflect on my visits with Kay. She was a remarkable person, a true friend and she had such a kind heart. Missing you still.

October 7, 2020

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Christine Tashjian

Kay was a special friend to me. She took a personal interest in my life and my 2 sons. She knitted them hats, too. Memories of her give me a big smile. She was a uniquely gifted talent and human being. I will always miss her.

December 9, 2011

Christine Tashjian

My sincere condolences to Clare and Kay's family. Kay's spirit of love and family connection as she instilled in me will always remain a connection to the friendship she showed me. She was a beautiful woman. I wish I had known her longer. I am better for having known you. I miss you, Kay. Haig's daughter, Christine

October 31, 2011

Ruth Gates Shechter

My Sincerest condolences to the family of Kay Armen Manoogian, who has been a part of my life since moving to an apartment on Division Street, just 2 doors away, in Chicago.in 1928, and becoming a life long friend of Kay's sister, Clara. Kay's life reflected the values of a strong and close-knit family. She will be missed.

October 29, 2011

JOHN WALSH

HER FANS LOVED HER ON RADIO 'S LIFE WITH LUIGI. WE LOVED HER IN MGM's HIT THE DECK. AND WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN HER ALL NIGHT RADIO APPEARANCES WITH LONG JOHN NEBEL.

October 8, 2011

STEVE TOOTOOIAN

MY DEEPESTCONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO HER SISTER CLARE..A LOMG TIME FRIEND...

October 8, 2011

Charlotte Bader

Family of Kay Armen,
My deepest and most sincere sympathy.
Charlotte Bader

October 8, 2011

J B

To the family and friend, I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one, May God who is the "Hearer of Prayer" give you the needed strength to endure these days ahead (Isa. 61:2)

October 8, 2011

Terri Manoogian

I will miss our calls and all of the advice you gave so lovingly. You have been a wonderful friend and mentor and I will forever call you my Aunt Armen.

October 6, 2011

Dennis Papazian

Kay, you brought joy to our lives and recognition to our ethnicity. You will always be remembered.

October 5, 2011

Joyce Sulahian

Our dear Kay ... there will never be anyone like you. God blessed you indeed with a velvet voice that was with you to the last. Our community and your myriad friends will miss the special spark that lit up our lives. Condolences to your family and all the friends who will miss you.

October 5, 2011

Joyce Chorbajian

Dear, dear Kay...how you will be missed. The memories will have to sustain us now. The laughter, the jokes, the stories about mom, your career, your friends and that incredible voice of yours that my dear mother called velvet! Now, you will sing each day with the angels. God bless you always. You will be missed. Condolences to your family and friends. Much love, Joyce

Posted by Joyce Chorbajian

October 4, 2011

I will miss you Liz Susman

October 4, 2011

Rest in your Mother's arms, dear Kay......Marlin Swing

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