A natural born humanitarian, Esther never met a person that was not soon a friend. She was born June 13, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Levon and Vergin Yesayian. She had a wonderful way of looking at the world with a “child-like” innocence. She gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and her greatest asset was her ability to make you feel welcomed and loved. A master needle pointer from age 4, she created many beloved pieces shared with friends and family throughout the years. She is remembered for her love of Christmas, Mickey Mouse, anything patriotic, cartoons, her generosity, her ability to feed the masses, her ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and, her devotion to her family.
Esther was preceded in death by her father Levon Yesayian, her mother Vergin Yesayian, and her brother Leo Yesayian.
She is survived by her bashert of more than 61 years, Dr. Richard Diskin, as well as her children Steven Diskin and daughter-in-law Kathy, Lisa Diskin and partner Julio Garcia-Laffitte, Alan Diskin and daughter-in-law Na, Jodi Diskin Manzella and son-in-law Jeff. She adored her grandchildren, Eileen Diskin and partner Jeff Bradley, Alex Diskin and husband Matt DeLuca, Kim Diskin and finace Kyle Flores, Sydney Ann Schapel, Chloe Diskin, Mason Manzella, Madelyn Diskin, and great granddaughter Evelyn DeLuca.
Esther often said that, at the end of your life, if you can count true friends on one hand to consider yourself lucky. It should be noted that Esther’s true friends could be counted on the hands of more than a dozen people! She has left an indelible mark on the world and will not soon be forgotten. Services will be held on Friday, January 22, at 12:00pm, at King David Memorial Chapel.
Due to COVID restrictions, attendance is limited to family only.
We invite everyone to view the services via live stream at: http://webcast.dignitymemorial.com/events/login/45591 The password is: TQ8PF
Remembrances can be made to the “Keep Memory Alive Foundation” at www.keepmemoryalive.org
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