Sarkis Antranik Sarkissian

SARKIS SARKISSIAN Obituary

Sarkis Antranik Sarkissian peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. On the 26th of June 1960, Sarkis was born in Beruit, Lebanon. He was the son of Antranik and Valantin Sarkissian and the third sibling of four: Toros Sarkissian, Maida Injeyan, and Sebouh Sarkissian. In 1980, Sarkis made his journey to begin a new and fruitful life in the United States. Over his 64 years on this earth, he found a love for refereeing and coaching soccer and created his own tax business, truly living the American dream.

In 1998, Sarkis married the love of his life, Deana, and they were married for twenty-six years, creating a sweet and beautiful life. In 2000, they brought a beautiful baby girl into the world, Talene. Sarkis dedicated his life to giving his wife and daughter everything they could ever want and a safe and comfortable life. One thing that the family was passionate about doing together was going camping and creating everlasting memories, searching for new adventures.

Sarkis was a warm soul. He always found ways to help others without ever asking for anything in return. He looked out for everyone that he cared about, which showed how kind-hearted and loving he was. Sarkis found a love for singing in the church choir and created ever-lasting relationships in the process.

After being in remission for 6 years, Sarkis and his family received the devastating news that his Melanoma had metastasized to his brain, and after complications, he suffered irreversible damage. Despite the odds that were stacked against him, he fought as hard as he could, with all his might, until the very end. He went peacefully with his wife and his daughter by his side on October 8, 2024.

There will not be a day that goes by that Sarkis will not be missed and his memory will forever live on with us all. 

FAMILY MEMBERS 

Beloved husband of Deana. Dearest Father of Talene. Dearest Brother of Toros (Nargese) Sarkissian, Maida (the late Vahe) Injeyan, Sebouh Sarkissian. Loving Uncle of Hourig (Raffi) Badalian, Tamar (Siamanto) Maronian, Anto (Sabina) Sarkissian, Nora (William) Bairamian and loving Great-Uncle of Naira, Arek, Gomidas, Areni, Antaram, and Vahe. Dear Nephew of Sarkis (Elizabeth) Derwishian. Proceeded in death by father, Antranik, and mother, Valantin. 

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Visiting will take place of October 10, 2024, Thursday, from 3 pm to 8 pm in Javizian Chapel of Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092 (Btwn 12 & 13 Mile Rd).

Funeral Serice Friday 11:00 am in St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 19300 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48128

Interment 1:00 pm in Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

The family suggests that donations in his memory be sent to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 

CONDOLENCES

Please add your memories, thoughts, or prayers in the guestbook entry form just below the service details.

FLORISTS

Please deliver all floral arrangements directly to the funeral home before Thursday 2:00 pm.