Charles R. Kochakian Obituary
The passing of Charles R. Kochakian (Methuen, Massachusetts), born in Salem, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 24, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles R. Kochakian to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roopen Kochakian and Mary Kochakian; his brother Robert V. Kochakian; his godson Peter Afarian; Khatchik Afarian, Michael Annaian, John Annaian and Rosie Annaian.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth; his sons, Robert (Susan) of Salem, NH, James (Michelle) of Andover, MA and Stephen (Kimberly) of North Andover, MA.; his siblings, Rosalind Malone (late Edward) of Burlington, MA, Garabed Kochakian (Roberta) of West Bloomfield, MI and Richard (Cindy) of Port Matilda, PA.; his grandchildren, Matthew Kochakian of San Francisco, CA, Dr. Nicholas Kochakian of New York, NY, Isabella Kochakian of Los Angeles, CA and James Kochakian of Fort Myers, FL.; his siblings-in-law, Edward Annaian (Janet) of Andover, MA, Maryann Afarian of North Andover, MA, Maria Annaian of North Andover, MA and Rose Annaian of Methuen, MA.; and his godsons, Gregory Afarian and Michael Kochakian. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cataudella Funeral Home (126 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Gregory's Armenian Church (158 Main St, North Andover, MA 01845).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gregory's Armenian Church at http://www.saintgregory.org.
