Aram Asadoorian, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Monday November 21, 2011 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. "Ace" as he was known to his family and friends was born and educated in St. Catharines, Ontario. He was a son of the late Apraham and Zarohen (Manalian) Asadoorian.

While residing in Canada he served in the Canadian Merchant Marines. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army. On June 25, 1955 he married Susan "Sue" (Beltrano) Asadoorian in St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls and together they settled in Niagara Falls. Mrs. Asadoorian predeceased him on May 29, 2003. Ace began working as a chef at Louie's Restaurant on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls. He then worked in the production department at Kimberly Clark, and along with his brothers, operated Doorian's Pizzeria in St. Catharines, Ontario during the 1960's and 1970's. He later was also a cook at Lindy's Deli in Wheatfield, NY and at Cruiser's Lounge in Town of Niagara, NY. In his leisure he enjoyed horseracing, going to OTB, and playing dice, especially craps. Ace was a member of the Armenian Club in St. Catharines. Most importantly, his life centered on his family, and enjoyed spending time with them.

Mr. Asadoorian is survived by two daughters Darlene (Lawrence ) Lindsay and Debbie (Eugene) Pucci both of Town of Niagara, NY; five grandchildren Larry (Jamie) Lindsay, Gregory Lindsay, Gina Pucci, Renee (Justin) Daly, and Amanda Pucci; three great-grandchildren Madison and Jordan Lindsay, and Ella Daly; three brothers Ernest (Rose) Asadoorian of Tampa, FL, David (Lorraine) Asadoorian of St. Catharines, ONT, and Frank (Martha) Asadoorian of Detroit, MI; one sister Pearl (John) Sarkissian of Detroit, MI and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister Mary (late Harry) Dardarian; and two brothers Harry Asadoorian and George (late Roxy ) Asadoorian.

Visitation will be Wednesday November 23rd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468 19th STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM. Interment with military honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Flowers are graciously declined.