George Hoogasian

George Hoogasian, 93, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Kalenian) Hoogasian.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Garabed and Aghavnie (Norhadian) Hoogasian. He was educated in Worcester schools and was a 1941 graduate of Commerce High School. He also attended Worcester Junior College.

During WW II he served with the U.S. Army where he earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

George was employed as the Chief of Communications and Records at the West Roxbury Veterans Administration Hospital for many years prior to his retirement in 1983.

He has been a resident of Westborough for 59 years and was an avid sports fan.

In addition to his wife he is survived one sister in law, Joan Hoogasian of Worcester and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Edward Hoogasian and James Hoogasian.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Robert Klugman and his staff.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 11:00 A.M. in the David A. Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

A calling hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Westborough Fire/Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St., Westborough, MA 01581

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