Dear Paul and to all your family.  I grew up with your father in the late 1950's - 1960's.  We were young and he was the life of the party.  All of us and there were a few hung out on the steps of your dad's house on Creston Avenue in the Bronx.  He was beautiful and funny and I think all the girls had a crush on him.  Me included.  We played stick ball on the street, we played music and danced on the sidewalk.  He would kid us about that a lot.  We would ride our bikes up and down the Grand Concourse. But what I remember about Sock (our name for him) was his wit and personality. Every Sunday in my apartment the boys would come up to play poker with my dad and brother Mike...Sock won a lot to their displeasure. But at the end it was his smile that made up for their loss.  That smile that lit up a room whenever he came in.  Not to mention the preverbal cigarette in his hand.  But he never smelled of cigarettes.  He always smelled clean and was always clean shaven.  And dressed better than all the boys.  We all loved him and I have thought about him over the years since we all left the neighborhood and went our own ways.  It's hard to believe that it has been 10 years.  I'm sorry I didn't write sooner...but here I am to celebrate his early life that we had the pleasure to spend with him...May he RIP knowing he loved beyond measure by all who knew and loved him...Including me.

Almost 2 months and still doesn't feel real... Miss you enormously! Always in my heart...

My Dear Sako,Your untimely departure really affected me and all of us. God Bless You and Rest in Peace My Boy. Love, Keri

I was shocked ann sadened from the terrible news of John's passing ( the name as I knew him). He would join us some mornings for coffee and breakfast at Bogart's Bagel joint.One of his coworkers spoke to a regular about Sarkis who is elderly and does not hear well,and a name we did not know.We investigated figured out the tradgic news.We all had many laughs over coffee. He will be though of often

I am so sorry for your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, and the kind acts of friends and strangers, give you the comfort needed to endure the days ahead. May you find comfort from the bible. In particular the scripture found at Revelation 21:4 which says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

Cousin Ssarkis,my earliest memory was when I was somewhere around 8 years old, while playing outside in the Bronx with my friends as a car approached me but not a ordinary car, it was a multi colored dune buggy and Cousin Sak called out to me and say "John hop in and I will take you for a ride" to the envy of my friends but it was such a cool car he was was my "Cool Older cousin"(He always had the nicest cars too that I would admire as a guy)..I remember him always laughing and joking/smiling at family events/church picnics as well as other festive Armenian events or being in Yonkers or in New Jersey ..I don't think of him as a cousin but more of a Uncle who showed and told me the little things that are very important in everyday life I.E. going on a double with him back in the late 1980's to a Manhattan comedy club and hearing him laugh, and that evening explaining to a shy guy early 20's guy (me) how to treat and what to say and act around my date, which meant so much coming from my "Cool Cousin", and which stays with me to this day some 20+ years later, as well as other things that he would share with me when we would see each other THANKS for that.. Your defintely one GOOD GUYS ..A TOAST: for Sak from me ANOUSH ULLAH ! Rest In Peace Uncle

You were a good soul and wouldn't hurt a fly. You'll be missed by your family and friends. Gone too soon! Rest in Peace, Sarkis. P. S. Hope you' re up there in heaven enjoying a good card game!

To a friend from many years ago."Sako" as he was affectionately know and I go back a good 40 years. We spent the better part of the first 20 as the best of friends. Unfortunately we parted company after that because of a foolish moment in a poker game. I thought of Sako many times during the next 20 with much regret for both our foolish actions.  Sako was blessed with two great gifts. One being his infectious smile that made anyone around him smile to. The other was that was that he would do anything within his power to help a friend for any reason. He was a hard working fun loving person who lived his life to the fullest. I was very happy to hear that he had rekindled his friendship with his wife Madeline and had moved to Florida to be with her, his daughter and his grandchildren. And that he spent many a happy moment with his son Paul, his wife and children. He loved them all so much. I always had news of what was going on in his life thru my son Gary who was very friendly with Paul. I was happy that he was enjoying all the family and especially his Grandchildren.My biggest regret is that out of my stubbornness, and we both were just that, I never got in touch with him "It's far past the time to end our stubbornness toward each other." I know had I done that his reaction would have been to put his hand on my shoulder and say "your right "BUD" let's go get a drink.As he will be missed by his family and friends, I truly will miss my often thought of friend "SAKO"Rest in peace dear friend possibly we will meet up again in another good place.

My condolences and sympathies to the Karian family. It was a pleasure in getting to know Sark (and his entire family) over the years and I am saddened by his loss. He will be missed by all.

What a beautiful tribute to your Dad Paul. You will always cherish those beautiful memories. You were lucky to have him. Xo

That was such an amazing tribute paul! He was such a great man..Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face and was so happy to be around his family..our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Love you xoxo

Simone, Paulie and Family,so sorry for your loss.what a great tribute written by Paulie. your in our thoughts and prayers

Our Fathers life began in Palestine on sept 9th 1944, 30 years after the Armenian genocide and relocation of millions of Armenians across Europe and the Middle East. Sarkis was son of garabet and vartanush karoglhanian . Brother to younger sister ani and brother hagop karian-who unfortunately is not present today due to his own ailing condition. Grandfather to his youngest granddaughter summer, grandfather to hudson, shai, galit, and eldest grandson charles. devoted loving father to myself and nicole, son in law to daniel and daughter in law simone, whom he loved very much!Beloved Uncle of hope and garret Boorojian, and brother in law to ray Boorojian and Julie Karian. My dad loved his entire family very much and did so till the very end. He was a mans man, a family man, and some would say a momma's boy of sorts. While in the paradise island wednesday awaiting the transfer of my father back to Florida, I spent most the time reflecting on our time together, and came up with only one unbearable thought- That he was no longer with me and any of us anymore to enjoy! Thankfully, I had no unresolved issues, concerns or questions that needed answering from my dad. Graciously We all had a beautiful week, weekend and life together. My only pain was that my best friend was gone forever. i could never talk to him again in person for his unconditional love, friendship, support and laughs. We talked unconventionally and had a special relationship that I pray hudson and i can continue one day. We enjoyed together, and one on one time with our father last week, despite the dark cloud surrounding this particular visit. The death of my grandmother was followed by an unplanned weekend getaway reuniting our family, and in the end a celebration of life and love with my sister nicole children and wife. We talked, laughed and spent quality family time together, which surpassed any past experiences to our recollection. We were in paradise together by chance , and i thank god for that. Unfortunately the day before our departure from paradise island, the island where he spent his very first honey moon with our mother decades ago, and shared his first vacation with my sister and I ever together, an unimaginable tragedy was to follow thereafter. Our loving father and grandfather was taken from us, not by plane temporarily till our next visit together, but permanently by The Lord . He passed in my arms, with his daughter by his side, on this first vacation with us , and the only way he would of wanted to leave us. Just after that wonderful weekend and sad week with his kids. Still mourning the death of his own mother just 6 days prior/sadly buried just 3 days earlier . Our dad was a gentleman, family man, father and Ex-husband, who despite many past mistakes and situations managed to make amends with everyone to my knowledge, including his ex wife of 34 years and our mother Madeleine. Seeing my parents sister her kids and my own family reunited gave us all so much unrealized gratification . I have countless memories of my father that will never die, like his love and eternal soul resting with his parents and grandparents in heaven. Our dad had serious health issues but didn't talk about them much, he wanted it to be our quality family time together and didn't care to change his lifestyle in the end. He wanted to live and die on his own terms, did so without fear, and i respect and love him for that. Sarkis was the greatest person to talk to, tease, argue with party with, yell at, love with - or so Ive heard!!, also live with and on a few occasions cry with. Dad was so clean and had a distinctive heavenly scent I will never forget. It was a combination of tide soap and soul I will never smell again unfortunately. Pepe was my role model, devoted mechanic working in the family business with his dad and brother jack in the Bronx for over 30 years. he worked very hard and played even harder when he felt like it. Soco also worked as a poker dealer here in Hollywood Florida before he finally retired for good just last year. This was our dad !and his destiny was to die in our arms after a beautiful weekend in paradise , with his family by his side. He left us without fear in his sleep, and I pray and thank god for that. He lived loved and laughed with us all, in his own way. It wasnt an easy road for Our dad, or family for that matter. he did have some past regrets and concerns he would reflect on from time to time, but in the end he left us ontop of his game , with family fortunes and love far exceeding even his expectation or realization. I only wish one thing here today, just to have more time with my dad and my best friend. More time together with his grandchildren, family , friends and daughters he loved very much. The good die young but our father lived a life for 2 or 3 men in the end. Lives not Wives , and that's another story for another time! We will all remember popa sarkis sark pepe soco soc john dede dad and grandpa for good reason- he was not a good, but great seed! Dad-We love you more and more everyday and with every thought and prayer I say for you. God bless your loving heart and soul in heavenly bliss for all eternity! Id like to thank you all again for sharing our yesterdays today's and tomorrows here!May god bless you all. Amen

My deepest condolences to you Nicole and your family.God Bless

Hey Sark! It's Danny . We had manny good times , manny talks and laughs . There was some times in the end that we didn't see eye to eye , but I loved you . Your were a good man and probably one of the best hearts I've ever encountered . I hope you rest in peace . I know you we're always worried about Nicole but I give you my promise that I will not let you nor anyone else down . She will be happy , I will strive for that and I hope that me and Paul will have a good relationship . I prey often lately and I'm a bit late on this apolagee . But like you ,I am a man of few words and held a lot in . I'm sorry , I love you !Danny

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I will never forget the wonderful times we had growing up and growing old together. You were like a brother to me. Jack and I will never forget you and your beautiful smile. Here's to the one who always did it his way, rest in peace, we will miss you.

Paulie, C, Hudson & Summer and the rest of the Karian family, we are so so sorry for your tremendous loss! The tribute video was beautiful. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you! We are here if you need anything! We love you! Dana & Brian

We love you papa. May you live in paradise for all eternity xoxoxoxoxooxooxxoxoxoxooxxoxoxooxoxooxxooxoxoxooxoxoxoox

I only met Sarkis a few times, but enough to see that he loved his children and grandkids. May he rest in peace, and our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.

I love you Uncle Sarkis. You were one of the best people I knew. I will miss you.

My sincere condolences to the Karian family.

I am so sorry to hear the news of Sarkis passing . He was a good man that only wanted to see everyone happy. Never ment harm to anyone, only wanted the best for everyone. We had great times together. Rest in peace my friend.

Me and Summer are going to miss you de de. I was happy to be with you and we had a really good time that night together. I love you.

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Sarkis Karian

September 9, 1944 – August 18, 2013

Fred Hunter's Funeral Home & Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens

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