Obituary of Shake Kalfayan

Bridgeport Resident Shake Donabedian Kalfayan, age 73, of Bridgeport, died peacefully on October 20, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on July 17, 1933 in Aleppo, Syria she was a daughter of the late Khatchadur and Nuvart Donabedian. Mrs. Kalfayan was a Bridgeport resident for 30 years and was employed by the Jolene Cream Bleach Co. with 18 years of service. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Rev. Fr. Guregh Kalfayan, the former pastor of the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension, Bridgeport and was also pre-deceased by a sister Lucadzine Donabedian. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a strong devotion and love for the church and will be sadly missed. Survivors included her loving children, George Kalfayan and his wife Linda of Sparkill N.Y., Garo Kalfayan of Bridgeport, Caron Castaldo and her husband Ronald of Shelton, and Chris Kalfayan of Bridgeport, a cherished grandson Gregory, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. directly in the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension, 1460 Huntington Tpke, Trumbull. Interment will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. A prayer service will take place at 7 p.m. in the funeral home on Monday