Dorothy Arakelian Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Arakelian of Melrose, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 84, on April 1, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Arakelian or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Arakelian and Mary Arakelian (Pasquariello). She is survived by: her child Raven Drake of New Mexico; her siblings, Virginia A. Petruzzelli (late Sebastiano) of Malden, Carolyn Seracuse (Louis) of Malden, Beatrice Giannelli (Louis) of Everett, Richard Arakelian (Noreen) of Billerica and Anthony Arakelian of Carefree, AZ.; her nieces and nephews, Linda DeSaltorie (Tony), Lisa Clemons (Greg), Liana Petruzzelli, Joseph (Marla), Michael, John, Mark, Stephen Cantone and Jacqueline Cote (Alan); and her friend Nicholas Moccia of Malden.
Viewing was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Robinson Funeral Home, Inc. (809 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park (185 Lake St, Peabody, MA 01960).