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Antranik "Andy" Kechian passed away Monday May 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Sara Kechian and loving father to his 4 daughters and son-in-laws: Mareya & Tony Amazonian, Rosa & Andre Zeibari, Ani & Krikor Nichanian & Sylvia & Shant Kasparian. He was a devoted grandfather to 9 of his grandkids: Sofia & Elena Amazonian, Kevork, Sarkis & Mikael Zeibari, Emma & Isabelle Nichanian and Talia & Cecille Kasparian and 2 more on the way.
He was born February 13, 1942 in Beirut, Lebanon. He was the eldest of 4 siblings and loving brother to Hripsime, Knarig & Kouharig Kechian. He immigrated to the United States 37 years ago and raised his family in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
He was a man of faith and family and was extremely generous. He was very proud of his Armenian heritage. He was a tailor by trade but loved to travel and enjoyed life's celebrations.
In Lieu of Flowers, gifts should be made to
Armenian Sisters Academy or St. Gregory's Armenian Church.
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St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
8701 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia PA 19128
Tel: 1-215-482-9200
Web: https://www.saintgregory-philly.org/donation/
Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Rd., Radnor PA 19087
Tel: 1-610-687-4100
Web: https://asaphila.org/