Mary Abajian

Mary Abajian (nee Tchalikian), age 91 of Pembroke Pines, Florida, died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She had been a seamstress for over seventy years.

Mary was the child of an Armenian Genocide survivor, Artine Tchalikian from Marash, and Wadiha Tohme. Her father had fled the massacres and deportations occurring in Marash and settled to Jerusalem, Palestine.

Mary grew up in Jerusalem, and in 1952 she married Fayez Manuel Abajian. Mary and Fayez moved to Beirut, Lebanon, after they were married. They were blessed with three sons, Tony, Harry, and Berge. In 1976, due to civil war in Lebanon, Fayez and Mary moved their family to New Jersey. Mary was a model wife and a very elegant, classy mother and grandmother.  She was devoted to her family. She had a business mind, working as a seamstress while raising three sons and ensuring they each received the best education and sending them to the best schools in Lebanon. She always enjoyed discussing business with her children and encouraged them to follow their dreams. She also helped raise her grandchildren.

Everyone knew Mary as a very energetic, Optimistic woman who was loved by her family and friends.  Her house was always open to everyone. She loved music and dancing. Even in her last days, she listened to music on YouTube and sang along to the tunes.

She is survived by her three sons; Tony and his wife Sylvie, Harry and his wife Magda, and Berge and his wife Arpi, her grandchildren; Gregory, Sandra, Steven, and Shant, her brother Berge and her sister Alice.  She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She will always be in their hearts and minds.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Leon’s Church would be appreciated.