Harry Narsesian

Born August 29, 1923 in Detroit, the son of the late Vartan and Haiganoosh (Kochadorian) Narsesian, passed away May 25, 2013 at the age of 89. Harry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was wounded in Mt. Cassino, Italy and was awarded two purple hearts and two bronze stars for his service. He was employed as a salesman most of his life, his last employer being Rain Soft Water Treatment Systems, where he earned salesman of the year and worked for Lupe Izzo. Harry loved to bowl and was a member of the Gilbert Kimball League for 30 years and served as league secretary for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra Morris; sister, Mary Sarkisian; brother-in-law, Percy Sarkisian. Harry was the beloved husband of Patrician Ann McGill Narsesian; and loving father to Harry (April), Mark, Dale (Colette), Thomas, Kimberly (Douglas) Raby; and son-in-law, Edward Jay Morris. Also surviving to cherish his memory are 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter; nephews, Greg and Jeff; and niece, Tara and cousin, Oscar (Anne) Hosepian. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com