Mariam “Mary” Konlian passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving children at the age of 82. She was born April 12, 1941, in the Bronx, NY to Armenian immigrants, Haigouhi and Yervant Markarian. She is predeceased by her three brothers Harry, James, and Michael.
Mary married the love of her life, Oscar, on June 9, 1962. She first met Oscar at a church dance and he instantly fell in love with her radiant personality, kindness, and laugh. He pursued her relentlessly until she said, “I do”.
After living in the Bronx, the family moved to New City in 1970. She raised and deeply loved her four children, Dr. Donna Konlian (son-in-law Gregg), Dr. Stephen Konlian (daughter-in-law Cara), Lisa Leoce (son-in-law Joe), and Christopher Konlian (daughter-in-law Stacy). She also raised two beautiful dogs Pasha and Sasha.
She was blessed with 11 grandchildren (Colin, Nicholas, Tyler, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Sabrina, Brandon, Jordyn, Lindsay, Gabrielle, and Alexander). She loved them unconditionally with all of her heart.
Mary was a special person who loved deeply. Her laughter and smile were contagious. Her touch was soothing and loving. Her voice was calming. Her grandchildren would line up to have their heads rubbed or backs massaged while she shared stories or solved their life crises. Her phone would always be busy between 5 and 8 in the evening when she would be talking to at least 4 or 5 of her grandchildren, sometimes on group chats or facetime. She was always available when you needed her. She loved her position as matriarch of the family, well respected and loved.
Words cannot describe how much Mary loved her family. She lived her life through her children and grandchildren. She raised them all to have kind and giving personalities. She was proud of all of her children and especially her grandchildren. Their achievements were her achievements, and rightfully so.
She touched so many lives and will be deeply missed by us all.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Gregory The Enlightener Armenian Church.
A visitation for Mariam will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc., 321 S Main St, New City, New York 10956. A funeral service st.gregory the enlightener will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM. A private cremation will follow.
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