Obituary of Paul Zakarian

Mr. Paul Zakarian passed away peacefully at Maris Grove on June 29th in Glen Mills, PA at the age of 85. Paul is survived by his wife Karen and two sons Daron (Debbie) and Adam (Kathy). Grandchildren Addison, Noah, Holden, Karina, Elijah and Klaira. He is also survived by his sister Mary Zakarian. Paul is preceded in death by his first wife Florence, and two sisters, Rose Arpajian and Sosie Kachikian.

Paul was born on May 27, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. After high school and technical school, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. After his service he achieved bachelors and masters of electrical engineering degrees from Drexel and Carnegie Mellon Universities.

He started a 27-year career at Univac Corporation where he met his wife Florence "Chris" Brehme. After their first son Daron was born, Paul and Chris moved from Lansdale to East Norriton, Pennsylvania and Adam arrived soon after. They resided at this home for close to four decades. After an early retirement from Univac, Paul worked for Mangar Medical Packaging Company and then finished his career framing artwork in his home workshop. Chris passed away in 2004 and Paul later married Karen Chambers in 2007.

Paul was a devoted husband and father. Family was always first priority for him and he was most happy when at home, surrounded by his family and friends. He took pleasure in being an active parent volunteering often in his son's scouting and sports activities. Paul had a special affinity for baseball which he played avidly as a young man.

Paul was an accomplished craftsman and inventor with multiple patents. An "engineer's engineer" Paul was mechanically and electrically inclined always tinkering with devices in the home. He was witty and enjoyed roasting colleagues and friends. A regular Master of Ceremonies, he was always ready with a joke or a story to tell. He was an active and dedicated member of the St. Gregory's Armenian Apostolic Church and served as the Superintendent of Sunday School for many years.

Paul was always "Outstanding and Improving" and his spirits were often lifted by a special ice cream or other sweet treat delivered by his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and we are comforted to know that he is in heaven with his Lord, Jesus Christ.

Services are scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd at 11 am at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, 8701 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia., PA 19128, with a visitation beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Paul's memory to the above church. Arrangements by Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel ( 215 - 354 - 0085 ) www.kirkandnice