Antine Apkarian Kirvay

Born and raised in New York City, Antine had many great memories of her childhood – family forays to the beach, dance parties with her girlfriends, and never missing a Rockettes Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall.

In 1959, Antine moved to California, ultimately settling in Studio City. Soon after her arrival, she secured employment as a secretary at Paramount Studios, working for executives and department heads and meeting stars such as Ann Margaret, Bette Davis, and Tony Curtis along the way. Antine loved the glamour of that era and was, herself, one of the most fashionable women you could possibly imagine. She never left the house without looking her absolute best.

Another facet of Antine’s personality was her love of adventure. She moved to Italy in 1967 and stayed for five years. While there, Antine traveled throughout Europe while working as a reporter for the entertainment industry bible, Variety magazine. She was very proud of her career in “show business” and loved to tell stories of her life working in Hollywood.

What Antine will most be remembered for, however, was her genuine interest in people. All people. To her, everyone had a story and she was always eager to find out what it was. Strangers weren’t strangers for very long around Antine. She would march right up to anyone and immediately start a conversation. If you seemed sad, Antine would go out of her way to give you a compliment to brighten your day. She was a force of nature and left her mark wherever she went.

Antine is survived by her nieces, Leona Falco and Madeline Jacobian, two grandnephews – Franklin Falco and Edward Michael Jacobian – grandniece Alice Falco, and her great-grandniece, Isla Jacobian.