Norayr Krikor Khatcheressian

Dr. Norayr Krikor Khatcheressian, 75, died November 25, 2014 at George Washington University Hospital. He was a Professor in the Department of Physics and Associate Dean in the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences at the George Washington University.

Dr. Khatcheressian was born in Beirut, Lebanon on January 1, 1939. He was a beloved husband of 46 years to Sossy Khatcheressian, loving father of James and Nora Khatcheressian and proud grandfather of Jake, Lina and Tomas Khatcheressian, and eldest brother of Elise Templeton, Jirair Khatcheressian and Hratch Khatcheressian. He was predeceased by his parents Krikor (a survivor of the Armenian genocide) and Mary Khatcheressian.

Dr. Khatcheressian loved travelling with his devoted wife and spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

A viewing will be held Monday, December 1, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed by a mass at Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church, 4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20816. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22032. A memorial luncheon will be held immediately following at Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church. In lieu of flowers, the Khatcheressian family asks that donations be made to Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church in memory of Norayr.