Arnold Monoog Nazarian 76, of Pendleton, NY, passed away on April 17, 2017.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Manoog and Takouhi (Dandaginian) Nazarian.

Arnold was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  He graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Niagara University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in political science.  Since the late 1960's until the present time, Arnold worked as an independent stockbroker. He was a passionate fan of Formula 1 Racing and Buffalo sports. Above all, Arnold enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Nazarian is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Kathleen M. Nazarian, three children, Aaron (Ava) Nazarian, Sarena (Marc) Gasbarre and Arnold M. Nazarian, II, three grandchildren, Abigail Nazarian, Angelo and Marco Gasbarre, one brother, George (Rose) Nazarian, two sisters, Hermine (late Fred) Rebarick and Gladys (Joseph) Ciraolo, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8 pm at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday April 21 ^st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church 322 9 ^th Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Derhayr Vasken Bekiarian officiating.  EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Po Box 631 Buffalo, NY 14240. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for guest register.