Steven J. Barsamian

WORCESTER-Steven J. Barsamian, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 12 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

He leaves his wife of 16 years, Brenda L. (Roy) Capurso; four loving children, Tiffany Barsamian and her fiancé Leo Rocheleau of Athol, Alysse Bendel and her husband, Jason of Fitchburg, Jordan Barsamian and his partner, Megan Rossi of Gardner and Devon Barsamian of Fitchburg; a brother, John Barsamian and his wife Jane of Worcester; eleven grandchildren whom he adored, Laila, Lilyana, Leigha, Catalena, Leviticus, Takodia, Lincoln, Lily, Lennox, Coraline and Charlotte; a step-daughter, Sarah Shepard and her partner, Roque Sanchez and their child, Daeyani of Worcester and a niece, who is also his goddaughter Stephanie Morrissette and her husband, Joshua of Worcester; and their children Nolan and Maxx; as well as many lifelong friends, and cousins. He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Richard J. and Helen (Lianides) Barsamian.

He graduated from Burncoat High School and then furthered his education at Northeastern University. It was always a running joke in the family that as a college graduation gift he received all of his parking tickets paid off by his parents.

After the passing of his parents, alongside his brother he co-owned and operated Coldraco Creative Windows. Steven with his father and brother were chosen to travel to Saudi Arabia to make draperies for the king, something he took pride in all of his life. Steven enjoyed spending a good summer day at the beaches of Cape Cod or travelling with his wife and children, especially to places like, Hawaii, Las Vegas, or Martha's Vineyard. As a proud father, a favorite pastime of Steven’s was to walk around Boston with his family and to spend many avid boat days on Lake Quinsig. He loved riding his bike and listening to his favorite band, U2. He had a terrific memory, especially for numbers. He was a long-time member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the staff at Eaton Place Medical Oncology Center for their great care and compassion for Steven during the many treatments he received.

Visiting Hours are Tuesday, May 19th from 9-10:30am at Callahan Fay Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am in the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour.