Obituary of Barbara A. Terzian

BARBARA A. TERZIAN LATHAM- Barbara A. Terzian, 77 of Latham, beloved wife of Richard Terzian for 48 years, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Agnes (Nugent) Mendoza. She graduated from Troy High School in 1949 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the New York State College for Teachers in 1953 with a Bachelors degree in Spanish. Mrs. Terzian married her beloved Richard Terzian August 8, 1959. She was formerly a case supervisor for the Rensselaer County Department of Public Welfare from 1953-1968. Barbara was a member of the Troy Women's Club and St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church Adult Fellowship. She was an avid reader. Survivors in addition to her husband include her son Peter Terzian and his partner Caleb Crain of Brooklyn, her Cousins Eileen Kawola, Christine Connell, Nancy Connell, Ruth Ann Green and her Sister-in-law Anna Gabaldon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 11:00 am in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Rev. Francis DuBois officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Donations to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York 965 Albany-Shaker Road Latham, NY 12110 would be appreciated or visit www.regionalfoodbank.net For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com