Obituary of Richard Gedelian

Richard Gedelian December 3, 1925 - December 14, 2014 Richard Gedelian was born in Carleton, Michigan on December 3, 1925. He was one of six children born from the union of the late Hovsap and Julia (Cronin) Gedelian. Richard enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country during World War II. After returning home from war, Richard went back to school and completed the twelfth grade. Richard married the love of his life the former Jacqueline Couture on September 4,1954. Supporting his family was important to Richard and for thirty-eight years he would work as a Service Repairman for the Detroit Edison Corporation. Richard was a devoted son, husband, and father. He spent many years looking after his late daughter: Dana and his parents. Richard loved spending time with family. Family vacations were always a favorite especially while visiting the cabin in Ludington. Richard liked spending time outdoors and he never missed deer hunting or deer camp. Richard was known for his meticulas nature. His actions were cautious and slow. The family liked to joke stating that Richard "could very well have been the driver of the car that began the traffic jam". Richard Gedelian, age 89 of Newport, passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on Sunday, December 14, 2014. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by two brothers: Elijah and Ohnig Gedelian ; two sisters: Margaret Pillarelli and Margie Wilkie; a daughter: Dana Gedelian; and an infant son. To cherish his memory Richard leaves his loving wife of sixty years: Jacqueline Gedelian, three children: Jill Gedelian of Monroe, Mary Jo (James) Ryan of Newport, and Richard ( Joyce) Gedelian of LaSalle; one brother: Elmer (Joyce) Gedelian; seven grandchildren: Joseph, Jaclyn, Jennifer, Lane, Chelsea, Richard, and Lauren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends may gather on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. Richard will lie in state from 9:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Charles Church, 8109 Swan Creek Road in Newport. Father Victor Roman pastor of the church will officiate. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery for burial. For those who desire memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.