John Tarakjian's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Clifton, New Jersey

John Tarakjian

December 4, 2025

Clifton, New Jersey

John Tarakjian's obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Clifton, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shook Funeral Home, Inc.

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John Tarakjian Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Tarakjian of Clifton, New Jersey, who passed away, on December 4, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Tarakjian to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, John is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Nora Tarakjian (Karasarkissian); his sons, Alex and Jack Tarakjian; and his siblings, Takouhi Stamboulian, Zvart Kouyoumjian, Chouchanik Sarafian and Leon Tarakjian.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Leon Armenian Church (12-61 Saddle River Rd #369, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the George Washington Memorial Park (234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shook Funeral Home, Inc.



Mon

Dec 08

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

St. Leon Armenian Church
12-61 Saddle River Rd #369, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Mon

Dec 08

Funeral service

10:00 AM

St. Leon Armenian Church
12-61 Saddle River Rd #369, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Mon

Dec 08

Burial

11:15 AM

George Washington Memorial Park
234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652

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