Harry was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1932 to Jack and Arakce Tatigian, who were survivors of the Armenian Genocide.
Harry was a role model and inspiration to many, especially his family. He dedicated his life to serving others. After graduating from the University of Michigan with two degrees in 1955, he joined the U.S. Navy. He then served for five years as an Assistant City Attorney for Dearborn, Michigan, and for 31 years as the City Attorney for Livonia, Michigan. He was responsible for helping Livonia purchase most of the park lands that make Livonia so special today. Even after Harry retired, he continued serving his community on the Livonia Civil Service Commission and the Livonia Spree Board. Altogether, he spent more than 50 years serving others and his community. To honor his many accomplishments, in 1989 he received the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney’s Distinguished Municipal Attorney Award, in 2014 he was inducted into the Livonia Hall of Fame, and in 2018 he was honored when a park was named after him. Despite his many accomplishments and accolades, Harry was always humble and responded by saying, “I was only doing my job.”
Harry is survived by his loving wife of almost 59 years, Betty, his five children, Beth Tatigian, Karen Dodge (Charles), Susan Tatro (Gerald), Jack Tatigian, and Jill Steiner (Rick), twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his sister, Marilyn Crane.
A private visitation and memorial service was held at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The service can be viewed by copying the following link into your browser:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1661397771204280
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Angela Hospice, Riverside Park Church of God Adult Day Ministry, and Livonia Parks and Recreation in honor of Harry Tatigian.
