Dr. Ara Caprielian, 72, passed away on Tues., April 14, in New York. He was an active and dedicated member of the Armenian community. Unger Caprielian was a former member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region Central Committee, and a longtime member of the ARF “Armen Garo” Gomideh of New York. He was one of the founding members of the New York Hamazkayin Chapter, as well as a longtime supporter and contributor to the Hairenik and Armenian Weekly newspapers (his most recent article in the Armenian Weekly, titled “Thoughts as We Approach the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide,” was published on March 7, 2015). Dr. Caprielian leaves behind his beloved wife Arevik, and his son Armen.
The wake will take place on Sun., April 19, at the St. Illuminator’s Armenian Cathedral at 221 East 27th St. in Manhattan, from 6-9 p.m. A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Mon., April 20, at 10 a.m., at the St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, followed by the burial service at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, located at 130-04 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing, N.Y.
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The ARF Eastern Region Central Committee mourns the death of former Central Committee member Unger Ara Caprielian on Tues., April 14, and extends its deepest condolences to his loved ones.
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The ARF New York “Armen Garo” Gomideh extends its heartfelt condolences to Arevik and Armen Caprielian on the passing of their husband, and father, Unger Ara Caprielian.
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The Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of Eastern USA extends its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Ara Caprielian, a longtime member and supporter of the organization.
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The editors and staff of the Hairenik and Armenian Weekly newspapers extend their deepest condolences to Arevik and Armen Caprielian, for the loss of their husband, and father, Unger Ara Caprielian, a longtime contributor of the newspapers.
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Sorry to hear this news. I don’t know him personally, but enjoyed reading his realism in his articles and his comments. In fact, had just read 2-3 of them as late as yesterday and today. RIP, realistic pragmatic and to-the-point thinker and analytic.
It is with great fondness and respect that we remember Ara, a devoted son of Armenia.
In his quiet and unassuming manner, he was a devoted Armenian spirit whose concept of the Armenian Cause was his many years of dedication to political and cultural endeavor, and the betterment of the community at large.
His contributions to the community and eastern region will long be respected.
Our sincere sympathy to Arevik and Armen.
Harry & Margo Derderian
Condolences to the the family from the Zeitountsian family; Berj, Lili and Zara. Ara was so full of energy it is hard to believe he is gone. We will always remember our beautiful evenings together.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
-Gibran
To Arevik & Family: We were shocked to hear of Ara’s decease. His long time support of the Armenian cause and seeing him each year on the Armenian Heritage Cruise will be a big loss to the Armenian Community. God Bless him and may he rest in peace. Stephen & Angele Dulgarian