Obituary

Worcester—David A. Bilzerian, 88, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus. His wife, Marion D. (Abraham) Bilzerian, died in 1993.

He was the devoted father of 4 children, Kenneth D. Bilzerian of Tisbury, Alan G. Bilzerian of Newton, Laurence E. Bilzerian of Oak Bluffs, and Dolly Bilzerian-Kelly of Newton; 2 brothers, Alexander Bilzerian and Arthur Bilzerian, both of Worcester; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren: Dillon K. Bilzerian, Elliott G. Bilzerian, Jake H. Bilzerian, Alexander T. Bilzerian, Benjamin L. Bilzerian, and Allison W. Bilzerian, all of Martha's Vineyard; Lana K. Bilzerian and Harley K Bilzerian, both of New York City; and Victoria C. Kelly and Olivia A. Kelly, both of Newton; as well as many nieces and nephews. A brother, Oscar A. Bilezerian, and a sister, Margaret Abajian, predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester, son of Alexander and Lucy (Danielian) Bilzerian. He graduated from Commerce High School. Mr. Bilzerian was a realtor and owned David A. Bilzerian Realty Trust for 35 years. He was a member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, AVAKS, Worcester Area Realtor's, Multiple Listing Services, and the Knights of Pythian, and volunteered for Easter Seals. Mr. Bilzerian was a member of the Auxiliary Police Dept. many years ago. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and outdoorsman.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, with a Dahngark Service at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.