Vasgen "Ben" "Poppy" Bakerian

Vasgen "Ben" Bakerian, known to many as "Poppy," of Belmar, NJ, died on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Readington Township, NJ at the home of his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, surrounded by them all.

Born in Sioux City, IA, June 12, 1929, son of the late Michael and Hayguhe Sarkisian Bakerian, he had resided in Belmar, NJ for many years before moving to Independence Manor, Raritan Township, NJ a year ago.

A former member of the Elks and affiliated for many years with St. Stepanos Armenian Church, Elberon, NJ, Mr. Bakerian was a Manager with CVI Food Service, Plainfield, NJ for over forty years.

He was United States Army veteran, having faithfully served his country during the Korean War.

His wife, Margaret Boyajian Bakerian, with whom he joined hands in marriage on November 18, 1956 in Union City, NJ, died on September 30, 2002.

Surviving are his devoted son and daughter-in-law, Robert Michael and Joanne Bakerian; his three cherished grandchildren, Robert, Allison and Lukas Bakerian; and his sister, Lucy Morton of Troy, NY.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Noon in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anne's Cemetery, 1610 Allenwood Road, Wall Township, NJ. Friends and Relatives are asked to meet directly at the cemetery on Monday. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.