Born in Arlington, MA to Genevieve and Jacob Avakian, she moved to New Jersey in 1959 to become the beloved wife of John Nakashian. They resided in Livingston before moving to Union to raise their family. Louise resided in Morris Plains for several years and most recently with her daughter in Scotch Plains.
Louise is predeceased by her husband of 14 years John Nakashian. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons John Nakashian and Scott Nakashian and his wife, Sara and her daughter Alyssa and her partner Richard Dicosta. She was the adored grandmother of Jake, Justin, Jill, Ani and Tamar. She is also predeceased by her sisters Alice Hovsepian and her husband, Raymond, Irene Slater and her husband, Gordon and brother Leo Avakian and his wife, Betty Ann. In addition to her immediate family, she will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Louise was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Livingston where she served as secretary for many years.
A viewing will be held at Quinn Hopping on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 4-8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 11AM at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, Livingston, with interment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church Endowment Fund, 200 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ or to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or The Wounded Warrior Foundation. (see donation links below)
