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John N. Buchaklian

November 12, 1925 - April 8, 2021
Pewaukee, WI

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Visitation

Saturday, April 17, 2021
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT
St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church
4100 N. Newman Road
Racine, WI 53406

Service

Saturday, April 17, 2021
11:00 AM CDT
Live Stream
St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church
4100 N. Newman Road
Racine, WI 53406

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St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church
4100 N. Newman Road
Racine, WI 53406

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John Nerses Buchaklian, age 95, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021, at AngelsGrace Hospice with family by his side. Born November 12, 1925, he was the son of the late Parsegh and Khatoun (nee Andomian) Buchaklian.

John was raised on a farm in Racine, working as a farmhand, until he enlisted in the Army. In 1946 he served with US forces in Korea. When he returned home, he began his career in photography after taking courses in the Layton School of Art. In the early days, John owned a photography studio called Broadway Photographic studio in Milwaukee. Later, he owned and operated three different One-Hour Photo Studios throughout the Milwaukee area. John married Mary Zoroghlian on August 4, 1961 at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church. They shared 59 wonderful years together. Mary preceded him in death on November 23, 2020.

John enjoyed golfing with his friends, watching the Green Bay Packers, cooking out, spending time with his family, and traveling. In his presence there could be no gloominess. Sometimes, it seemed as if his purpose in life was simply to make people laugh, feel loved, and be welcomed. He will be remembered every time we have a good laugh. Alive he was a joy and shall always be much loved and greatly missed!

John is survived by his brother Sam (Sarkis) Buchaklian, his sisters Rosie, Anna and Mary Buchaklian, and his many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. A special thank you to his wife’s niece Leda for taking such good care of John. She was his angel!

Services will be held at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church, 4100 N. Newman Rd, Racine, on Saturday April 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM., with Fr. Daron Stepanian presiding. John will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery following the service. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. To view the service online, you may go to John's page on the funeral home website, www.meredithfuneralhome.com, select services, then Live Stream. Memorial gifts may be made in John’s name to St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church.

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