Obituary of Harry S. Kradjian

Harry Sarkis Kradjian went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday January 27th at 3pm. He was predeceased by his parents Osanna and Arthur Kradjian. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Jacqueline Kradjian, his children Stephen (Gillian) Kradjian, Christine Kradjian, J. Randall (Melody) Harrison, his brother Diran (Socie) Kradjian, and sister Rita Walden. He was very proud of his four grandchildren, Randy Stephen, Caroline, Preston and Caitlin. Family was important to Harry and he was extremely close to his cousin Ara (Naima) Kradjian and many nieces and nephews especially Brian, Eric, Christopher and Nicole Kradjian. Harry graduated from Binghamton High School in 1948 and earned a bachelor's degree from M.I.T. and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He served with diligence and distinction for many years on the Broome Community College Board of Trustees. He was a partner in many Kradjian entities including Bates Troy Laundry and Linen, and Kradjian Properties. He was an integral part of a family business that remains today. His many business accomplishments include the Metrocenter, Holiday Inn Hotels, Vestal Steakhouse, and numerous office and retail properties throughout the Triple Cities. Harry was a member of the NYS Job Development Authority and was responsible for establishing the MacKenzie Childs' dishware manufacturing facility in Upstate New York. He also supported the Lourdes Foundation, and was an active member of the St. Gregory's Armenian Church. He was well respected by all who worked with and for him. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, 12 Corbett Avenue, Binghamton, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Father Daniel Findikyan will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park in the Spring. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Monday from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in memory of Harry may be made to St. Gregory's Church, 12 Corbett Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903.