Leon C. Boghossian, Jr.

Pawtucket – Leon C. Boghossian, Jr., 83, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, passed away at home on Friday, March 18, 2016. Leon was the devoted husband for 57 years of Susan (Bozigian) Boghossian and proud son of the late Leon Boghossian and Victoria (Brazilian) Boghossian. In addition to his wife, Leon is survived by his beloved children, Leon C. Boghossian III (Karen), Dr. Stephen P. Boghossian (Liana), and Licia Dwyer-Langford (Jamie). Leon was also the adoring grandfather of Alex and Matthew Boghossian, Tara Dwyer, Sosy and Ani Boghossian. Leon was predeceased by his brother, Kachig Boghossian, whom he loved very much. Leon was a 1949 graduate of Pawtucket East High School and a 1953 graduate of the University of Rhode Island where he was a proud member of Phi Mu Delta. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Leon later earned an MBA from Northeastern University. He then dedicated himself to educating young men and women at the Community College of Rhode Island as an Accounting Professor. Leon truly loved his students and fellow teachers, many of whom became lifelong friends. In addition to his wife, family and career, Leon loved spending his free time at the Pawtucket Country Club. He could think of nothing better than playing a round of golf and numerous hands of gin with his dear friends at the club. These two passions were passed down to his wife and three children. Towards the end of his life when he was no longer able to play golf, he continued his friendships with many coffee shop gatherings, all possible through the physical and emotional generosity of his dear friend Jack Devaney. Leon and his entire family are forever indebted to his and his wife’s caretakers, including Michelle Santos, Cindy Sloane, Kelly DePina, Jeanne Gilbert and Dora Rather. Leon was a true gentleman who would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Services at 11 a.m. in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence. Interment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery. VISITATION will be Monday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Church or the John P. Burke Caddy Fund, 1 Buttonhole Drive, Suite 2, Providence, RI 02909-5750 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

Leon C. Boghossian, Jr.

April 17, 1932 - March 18, 2016