Ohanesian, Virginia (Merzian) of North Andover, formerly of Medford, July 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Sarkis Ohanesian. Devoted mother of Luiza Artinian and Sahag Ohanesian and his wife Gaye Angela. Loving grandmother of Jake Sarkis, Theodore John and Steven Anton. Sister of the late Krikor and Dickran Merzian. Loving aunt of Alice and Luiza Merzian. Virginia and her husband Sarkis emigrated from Romania to the United States with two young children in 1970. They worked hard to earn a living and learn the language of this country. In 1976, they settled in Medford and bought Luigi’s Variety Store in Cambridge. After 18 years of owning and managing Luigi’s Variety Store, Virginia and Sarkis were able to retire to enjoy their grandchildren and the warmth of Naples, Florida. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Sunday from 3 – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.