Obituary of Richard Terzian

Latham- Richard Terzian, 90, of Latham, beloved husband of the late Barbara Mendoza Terzian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at his home in Latham. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Karekin and Seranoosh (Eyjian) Terzian. Richard married his wife, Barbara Mendoza, on August 8, 1959 and the two shared 49 years of marriage prior to her passing on April 19, 2008. He was a High School Math Teacher serving several school districts in the Capital Region. He has resided in Latham since 1970. Richard had a love of golf, art, reading, and talking politics. Survivors include his loving son Peter Terzian and his husband, Caleb Crain, of Brooklyn; his sister Anna Gabaldon; niece, Sherry Edwards; and nephews Gary Minerley and Richard Gabaldon. He is also survived by several grand nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his sister Alice Minerley. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church, 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Troy. Donations to the Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, or the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110, in memory of Richard Terzian, would be appreciated. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.