BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Ara Iskenderian Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2017.

Ara Iskenderian, 87, of Williamsburg died on August 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Iskenderian.
Ara graduated from the Robert College in Istanbul, and the Philadelphia Textile Institute before going on to work as a textile engineer for BASF. He was a member of CIAO and an avid soccer fan.
Mr. Iskenderian is survived by his son, Alex Iskenderian (Julie); daughters, Mary Ellen Iskenderian and Lynn Walls (Frank); grandchildren, Allison Walls, Ashby Walls, Bryn Iskenderian, Nick Iskenderian and Evan Iskenderian.
A funeral Mass will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in his name to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.

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August 10, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

August 9, 2017

We will mini Uncle Ara - his wit and his readiness always to go to a "game". We love you and you are in our prayers Rest In Peace gentle soul. Rose K

August 8, 2017

We will miss our good friend Ara

Dr. and Mrs Umit C. Ergin

August 6, 2017

Ralph Butea

Our condolences to every one on Uncle Ara's passing. He was always ready to welcome any part of his family that he saw. He is remembered dearly, may he rest in peace. We know he is smiling from above. Ralph, Kathleen and family

August 5, 2017

Mary Jane Reed

We were sadden to hear of Uncle Ara's passing. He was such a great man. He is now with the love of his life. Prayers for all of you
Mary Jane and Marlin.

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St. Bede Catholic Church

3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA

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3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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