Victoria Melikian

Providence - Victoria (Sirabian) Melikian of Sharon Street in Providence, went into the arms of the Lord on June 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City to Levon and Sandought Sirabian on March 6, 1922, she moved to Providence after her marriage to Souren Melikian in 1949. Vicky was well remembered for the many years that she and her husband shared ownership of John’s Market in Pawtucket. In her later years she worked at LaSalle Bakery in Providence, retiring at the age of 82. Her passing is predated by those of her parents, her husband and her son, Gary Karaken Melikian. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Anahid Petrarca, grandchildren Melanie (Patrick) Portas of Portland, ME, Sheila (Christopher) Thibert of Lincoln, RI, Christopher (Michelle) Petrarca of N. Attleboro, MA, Sara (Michael) Giuli of Tampa, FL, Gregory (Leslie) Melikian of Weaverville, NC and Paul (Cristina) Melikian of Tampa, FL. She was also blessed with 9 great grandchildren who she considered her richest...