Sabounjian, Lucia “Lucy” (Pamboukian) of Watertown, MA passed away on November 8, 2020 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Missah Sabounjian. Born in Allepo, Syria she was the proud daughter of Armenian Genocide survivors Sarkis and Makrouhi Pamboukian. They immigrated to Sao Paulo, Brazil and in 1948 she along with her mother visited relatives in South Boston. During her visit here Lucy met Missah and were married three months later. She was welcomed into an extended family where she loved and lived life to the fullest. She especially enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends and enjoyed cooking for anyone who appreciated her natural art of fine Armenian cuisine.
Loving mother of V. Jack Sabounjian and his wife Liz, Joyce Kenis and her husband Alex, Janet Pugh and her husband Greg and Judy DelRaso and her husband John. Loving Nana to Nicholas Kenis and his wife Angela, Alysson Kenis, Lisa Moore and her husband Dennis, John DelRaso Jr., Gregory Pugh Jr., Rachel Pugh and her fiancé Kyle and Matthew Pugh. Loving great grandmother to Cecily and Alexandra Kenis and Gino and Giada Moore. Predeceased by her brothers, Dickran and Jacob Pamboukian. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. She will be laid to rest in the Sabounjian family plot at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown. Current federal and state public health and safety measures will be followed. Social distancing and facemasks will be required for everyone’s safety.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Armenian Church of the Holy Translators, 38 Franklin St., Framingham, MA 01702. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.