George Arakelian Obituary
The family announces the passing of George Arakelian (Dearborn, Michigan) on September 12, 2026. George, born on January 30, 1924, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Antranig Arakelian and Sophie Arakelian; his spouse Zabel (Gononian); his grandson Stephen Arakelian; and his siblings, Edward Mugerdich Arakelian and Lillian Shoushanig Arakelian.
He is survived by: his children, Helen Knar Cirrito (Michael), George Vartan Arakelian, Christine Kanarian (Stepan) and Paul Arakelian (Sema); his grandchildren, Andrea Cirrito, Michael Cirrito, Gregory Kanarian (Julina), Marcus Arakelian (Diane), Anoush Arakelian (Dylan) and Armen Arakelian (Liana); his great grandchildren, Linnea Zabel, Thomas George, Larz Antranig and Tali Rose; and his sister-in-law Ida Gononian. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church or Manoogian Manor.
