Marianne Bezjian

Marianne Bezjian passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, July 27th in her home at the too young age of 73.    “Big Mare” led an exciting and flamboyant life and will be sorely missed by all that loved her.

She was born in a town called Braddock, just outside Pittsburgh, PA as the oldest of her four sisters and brother.  She attended the Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing for her RN degree, and continued her studies at Montefiore Hospital, associated with the University of Pittsburgh (Class of 1972).  She graduated at the top of her class to obtain her CRNA.  She subsequently moved to Florida as a nurse anesthetist to work at Broward General Hospital, where she met her husband, Dr. Alex Bezjian.  They married in 1975 and she transitioned to a full-time mom in 1986 to focus on raising a happy family in Miami Lakes.  Dr. and Mrs. Bezjian moved to Fort Lauderdale in 2000.  Marianne was an extremely thoughtful and attentive mother and frequently said that raising her two kids was the best thing she did in life.  Her hobbies included working in her garden, reading novels, creating ornate shawls, and frequently winning money at the slots in the casino.  She managed several health issues during her last few years and passed peacefully from a cardiovascular event.

Marianne is survived by her two loving children, Alex (Britta) and Marisa, and her two-year-old precocious grandson, Alex III.

Friends and acquaintances of Marianne are invited to celebrate her life during a viewing on Wednesday, August 4th from 6-8pm at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home (718 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 33316).  Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale (401 S.E. 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301) at 11am on Thursday, August 5th, with graveside service and reception immediately to follow.