Edmond Nazaretian

Edmond Nazaretian passed away Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born November 28, 1921, in Birmingham, AL, to Dick and Emma Rae Nazaretian, who predecease him. He is also predeceased by twin brothers, Onick and Gordon Nazaretian.
Mr. Nazaretian is survived by his wife, Dianne, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. God blessed them with two daughters, Dede (Andy) Waggoner of Pass Christian and Nan (Andy) Christ of Louisville, KY. From a previous marriage came two daughters, Janis Alexander and Jeannie Dorris. One brother and one sister also survive him, George (Buddy) Nazaretian of Long Beach and Christine Platts of Gulfport, as well as three grandchildren, Haleigh Hayes (daughter of Dede Waggoner) and Audrey and Owen Christ (children of Andy and Nan Christ).
Eddie was a Methodist, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner of Joppa Temple. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make contributions to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607 or at ShrinersHospitals.org.
A memorial service will be held at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport on Saturday, December 31 at 2 PM, with visitation beginning at 1 PM.