Warwick: Baligian, Vartan W., 98 of Warwick, died July 4, 2008.He was the husband of the late Varsenig (Krikorian) Baligian, born in Armenia the son of the late Hampartsoum and Katoon (Aparkarian) Baligian. He had been a resident of Warwick for over 50 years. A member of Saint Sahag & Saint Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church he was a former member of the parish counsel and a Knight of Vartan and was also a survivor of the Armenian genocide. He was survived by his children, Sona Stevens of Warwick and her late husband Donald, Ara Baligian and his wife Joan of Troy, NY, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Armen Baligian. Funeral will be private. Donations to Saint Sahag & Saint Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence 02908 will be appreciated.
