A long-time resident of Scotch Plains, Mrs. Papazian was born in Watertown, Massachusetts. She moved with her husband, Harry, and their family to Scotch Plains. They became active members of St. Mary Armenian Church in Livingston. She later lived in South Orange and, most recently, Livingston.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2012, after 58 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Haig and Richard. She is survived by her three children, John Papazian (Carol); Holly Guber (Tom); and Tom Papazian (Theresa Thibault); and four grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston on Sunday, January 21. A service was held at St. Mary Armenian Church, Livingston, on Monday January 22.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations in Mrs. Papazian’s memory be made to the St. Mary Armenian Church Endowment Fund – Nancie Papazian, St. Mary Armenian Church, 200 West Mt. PleasantAvenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ endowmwntfund.