Sunday afternoons will never be the same whether it was watching football or watching a funny movie and sharing some of Lisa’s great cooking. But the truth is I enjoyed all of your visits to the house which I calculated at well over 4,000! in the last 23 years we’ve lived in New City. Your funny mannerisms and infectious laugh always made me smile inside. You didn’t pull any punches and you didn’t sugarcoat anything but that was part of your appeal and what made you maybe the most unique and fun person I’ve ever been around, although a little loud at times lol. But inside that strong, burly body was a heart of gold, someone who would do anything for you and most of all a great friend!

Remembering  the times when we were all together and holding these memories dear.  Thank you for the legacy that you created for us.  May God illuminate your soul, Uncle Oscar.   
With our love,
Your Nieces and Nephews

Losing a dad is so heartbreaking but losing a dad who is also a best friend cannot be described with words....... I was so lucky to have a dad that loved me so much, loved and cared for his grandchildren and  loved his son-in-law like a son. He was always there when I needed him and also there when I didn't but that's another story.  He was a constant presence in my life.  Losing him is like losing part of myself. His absence will always be felt but we will fill it with all of his memories and the love he shared with us.

Even through you are not physically here with us, you are still here with me through our children and grandchildren. Of all of our possessions, we are blessed with the most loving and kind children, their spouses, and our grandchildren. You live on through them and you will watch over us like you always have.

My Dearest Da,
I promise I’ll finish my plate of food.  I promise to not leave any sodas half drank. I promise not to cry over a silly haircut. And I swear on my life I will NOT step on your rocks in the yard again.  I am grateful to have had 23 years with you, a lot of people can’t say that about a grandparent. 
I hope you are on the beach in heaven soaking up the sun.  
Love you always,
Kaitlyn

Dearest Aunt Mary, Donna, Stephen, Lisa and Christopher,

I am so sad to hear of Uncle Oscar’s passing…he is part of so many memories of us growing up together.  He was truly larger than life and we will all miss him tremendously.  My memories of him will forever bring a smile to my face.

  I can see that big smile when I would walk into Goldbergs Bagels on my way to work and he would be sitting there with all his friends.  I would walk over and give him a hug and kiss and he would look at his friends and say “don’t get jealous now”!  

I know you will always miss him but his memories are so many and so big… may they always bring you comfort.

Sending all my love,
Suzi

“Atta boy sonny!” Whenever something needed to be done, Da never wasted any time getting it done. But done his way, only!! Every project with Da came with hours or even days of yelling, sweating and questioning how you are doing  what you are doing wrong!! But, you cherished every moment and piece of knowledge he gave you. If you were lucky enough like I was on a few occasions, you got your “atta boy sonny!”. All worth it!!

Forever loved and  missed.
Tyler

We shared the same birthday.  November 9 th. There was always a special bond from that moment on.   That bond grew stronger through the years.  Perhaps that is why saying goodbye hurts so much. But it is not goodbye but until we meet again.  You worked hard to give us all better lives and for that we will always be grateful.  Rest in peace daddy.  We love you.  

Donna

Words cannot express the emptiness I feel.  The love and example you and mom showered upon us gave us the opportunity to succeed in life and raise  wonderful families.  You always gave despite not having;  creating humble but accomplished caring children.  All a reflection of their loving parents.   Our successes  and your grandchildren’s successes  are also yours.    Be proud of the legacy you have created.  

Love you always and forever. 
Donna

One of many first- day of school pictures together.  To the countless, long lasting memories that I will cherish forever, I love you, Big Baby<3

The best grandpa any grandson could ever ask for. Da, you gave me unmatched love and attention. I will never forget all the moments we shared. I love you.

This photograph sits on the mantle of our home. Two of these fine men have joined one another in heaven. May they always watch over us.

OBITUARY

Oscar Konlian

9 November, 1933 – 16 November, 2023

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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