Paul Ohanian

Paul J. Ohanian, 79, of New Britain, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb.18, 2006 in Jacksonville, FL. Born March 13, 1926 in Hartford, he was the son of Helen Karagozian Ohanian of Wethersfield and the late John Ohanian. Paul was happily married for 52 years to Sonia Mooradian Ohanian and lived for many years in New Britain, CT. Paul spent his winter months in Jacksonville, FL where he could be found fishing as often as possible. He loved to tell about how many fish he caught and the "big one" that got away. Paul was the former owner of P&J Sandblasting in Newington. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and was a member of the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection. In addition to his wife Sonia, he is survived by his daughter, Linda and her husband Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian of Watertown, MA, and their children Deanna and Aram; his daughter Maryann Ohanian of Jacksonville, FL; and his daughter Paula and her husband Eric Par of New Britain and their children Justin and Jordan. He is also survived by four additional grandchildren, Michael Ohanian & fiance Lillian, Meghan and her husband Edward Bilamjian, and Benjamin Ohanian, all of California, and Tabitha and her husband J.R. Sneezy of Arizona. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth S. Bagdasarian and her husband Dr. Nicholas Bagdasarian of Wethersfield; and his brother, Harry Ohanian and wife Linnette of Wethersfield; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Michael and John; and a sister, Sarah Kalajian. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St. and at 10:00 AM at the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection. Burial, with military honors, will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St. New Britain, CT 06053.