Toros Moushigian of Watertown, Massachusetts died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Zavarte (Gladys Andonian) for 37 years, and devoted father of Ani and her husband Joey O’Neil. Toros was born on October 13, 1944 in Jaffa, Palestine to Ardzive and Arshalous (Mahserejian). He was the elder brother of Varkes (Vinney), Hovannes (John) and Boghos (Paul); Toros also leaves his never forgotten daughters, whom he prayed for each night, Lisa, Tanya and Anjell, along with four grandchildren. He was also the brother-in-law of Kaspar Andonian and his wife Jayne and Garbis Andonian. Also, leaves his niece Elana and her husband Justin, and nephews Alex Moushigian, Aram and Armen Andonian, grand niece and nephew Zoe and Westly. As well as his many cousins and extended family in LA who he loved very deeply. Toros was also a proud member of the Knights of Vartan and leaves behind his many beloved brothers.
Toros spent over 50 years in the transportation and hospitality industries, and for 15 years grew his business along with his wife Zavarte. His favorite things in life were gardening, cheering (defending) Tom Brady on the Patriots and cooking for the people he loved. Toros would cook for almost anyone for almost any occasion. If he heard that a friend or family member was sick, he would make and deliver something homemade.
Visiting hours will be at Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 10th, from 4-8, and a funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 11th, at 11:00, at St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift can be made to:
• St. James Armenian Church in Watertown.
• KOV Ararat Lodge #1; Memo – Artsakh Economic Relief, PO Box 400, Belmont, MA 02478
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Please write checks payable to “Dana-Farber” and include “in memory of Toros Moushigian” in the memo line.