Kavork Michael Merigian, Jr.

Kavork "Mike" Merigian Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of Indian Orchard, passed away after a long illness on July 24 at LifeCare Center of Wilbraham. He was recently deceased by his devoted, loving wife of 54 years, Marion (Derderian) Merigian. Mike was the son of Areknaz & Kavork Merigian. His sisters Alma & Virginia, brother George, nephews Sam & Jeff, and grandniece Toni predeceased him.

Mike attended vocational school and served in the U.S. Army in Ft. Benning, GA. A businessman in the Springfield area for many years, he and Marion owned and operated the original Top of the Hill restaurant in Wilbraham, Verge Street Auto, Route 20 Auto and the Bottom of the Hill restaurant.

Mike leaves his dearest brother-in-law Harry Derderian, Jr. (Margo). Uncle Juni, as he was known, also leaves nieces and grand nieces and nephews in the Wilbraham area. Mike was a loving, caring uncle and cousin to the Merigian, Meregian, Dirazonian, Derderian and Peligian families.

A heartfelt, sincere thank you to the LifeCare Center staff for all they did for Mike and Marion since 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave, Indian Orchard, MA. Calling hours will be from 10-11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Gregory Armenian Church, https://saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org/donate-today 135 Goodwin St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151.

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