Totovian, Vaughan Harry of Watertown. Beloved husband of Lily (Tossounian) Totovian. Loving son of the late Kayzag and Isabelle (Gureghian) Totovian. Devoted brother of Mark Totovian and his partner, Kenya Miller and the late James Totovian. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends in the United States and Canada including the Kurkjian, Gureghian, Tossounian, Chadwick, Kasparian, Metjian, Martinian / Bogosian, Dornburgh and Kaloustian families.
A 1976 graduate of Watertown High School and 1981 graduate from Northeastern University, Vaughan spent his career as a professional civil engineer (PE) working for several contractors who completed such construction projects as the Central Artery / Ted Williams Tunnel, South Coast Rail, South Station Expansion, Mansfield Crossing and the Sagamore Rotary. Vaughan was a certified Construction Supervisor with the Department of Public Safety which allowed him to act as a general contractor on home construction projects.
Vaughan had an enriched mind with command of many spheres of interest. He cared deeply about his Armenian lineage and heritage, American politics and whether Boston fans were getting adequate appreciation from the owners of professional sports teams. At family gatherings, young and old relatives marveled at Vaughan’s interest in national and local issues and came away with a deeper of understanding of the importance of these issues and the need for generous compassion in all matters of the public square.
Lily Totovian wishes to express her profound gratitude to the compassionate caregivers who provided unwavering support, care, and love to Vaughan during his courageous struggle with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease. These extraordinary individuals include Pilar Delory, Grace Eria, Nicholas Musisi, Cecilia Horton, Edwine Menards, Lourdes Patel, and Dr. Antonio Bullon.
She is also deeply thankful to all the family and friends who offered their boundless kindness, support, and comforting words during this challenging time. A special note of heartfelt appreciation is extended to Vaughan’s cousin, Stephen Kurkjian, her brother, Haig Tossounian, and her Aunties Alis Maltepe and Aida Wakileh, as well as Lisa Stewart, Sara Martinian, Afton Chadwick, Chanel Tossounian and Chloe Tossounian Chadwick.
Boston Services: February 14th, 2025. Toronto Services: March 22nd, 2025.
Funeral services to be held at Saint James Armenian Church, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Friday, February 14th at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the St. James Armenian Church on Friday morning from 10:00 – 12 noon, immediately prior to the funeral service. Cemetery services will be private as Vaughan’s wishes were to be cremated.
A memorial lunch will be held in his honor immediately after the funeral service at St. James Armenian Church in Watertown, MA in the main hall of the cultural center next door to the church.
The 40 Day Requiem Service will be held in Toronto on Saturday March 22nd at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Scarborough, Canada.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church in Watertown or Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Scarborough, Canada. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.