BISHARA, William
Abt 1936 - 2014 (~ 78 years)-
Name BISHARA, William Birth Abt 1936 New York 
Gender Male Death 2 Jan 2014 Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY Person ID I146821 Laur from Germany Last Modified 14 Jul 2020
Father BISHARA, Bishara William, b. 14 Jun 1893, Syria d. 27 Apr 1966, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 72 years) Mother SALEM, Najla, b. Abt 1913, Lebanon d. 7 Feb 1972, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age ~ 59 years) Family ID F52669 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family MEDZADOURIAN, Ann Diana, b. Philadelphia, Delaware County, PA d. 13 Apr 2022, Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY Marriage 8 Feb 1959 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 7/1958
Mrs. Joseph Medzadourian, Prospect St., announces
the engagement of her daughter, Miss Diana Medzadourian,
to William Bishara, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bishara W. Bishara,
Ontario Ave.
The bride-elect is a graduate of LaSalle High School
and is employed at the Carborundum Co. She is the daughter
of the late Joseph Medzadourian, first president of the
Armenian Community Center.
Her fiancee is a graduate of
Niagara Falls High School and
the Erie County Technical Institute.
He also attended the
Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mr. Bishara has recently
returned from a tour of duty
with the U.S. Army, and is employed
by the National Carbon
Co.
The wedding will take place
in the near future.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette
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Peter'! Episcopal Church
will be the scene of the mar»
riage this afternoon (Feb. 8,
1959) at 2:30 o'clock of Miss
Ann Diana MediadourUtt
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The Rev. Canon Richard
B. Townsend will perform
the double-ring ceremony
uniting the daughter of Mrs.
Joseph Medzadourian, Prospect
St., and the late Mr.
Medzadourlan, and the son
of Mr. and Mi's. Bwhara A.
Bishara, Ontario Ave.-
Mrs. Richard Aswad, soloist,
will be accompanied by
Mrs. F. Merrill Neff, organist.
TO BE GIVEN in marriage
by her cousin, Phillip Phillips,
Boston, Mass., the bride
w i l l w e a r a floor4ength
gown of Italian silk. It is cut
on princess lines with a high
smooth line bodice, which
forms a bow and panel at
the back.
Appliques of Alencon lace
accent the sabrina neckline
and bouffant skirt front. A
matching silk face-framing
headpiece will hold her scalloped
veil of triple illusion.
She will carry a cascade
bouquet of white roses and
orchids.
. * * °
MRS. LOUISE ALESSI,
sister of the bride, will be
matron of honor. She will
Avear a fLoor-length gown of
white taffeta trimmed with
red. It is styled with a fitted
bodice and a bouffant skirt
which is accented with a
bow and flying panel at the
back.
She will carry a white fur
muff adorned with red roses
and wear a headpiece of
white fur and veiling.
Miss Joan Holody, Miss
Judith Bishara, sister of the
, bridegroom; Miss Julie Westerman
and Miss Rose Marie
Caruso, bridesmaids, will
wear gowns styled similarly
to the honor attendant's.
bow and flying panel at the
back.
She will carry a white fur
muff adorned with red roses
and wear a headpiece of
white fur and veiling.
Miss Joan Holody, Miss
Judith Bishara, sister of the
, bridegroom; Miss Julie Westerman
and Miss Rose Marie
Caruso, bridesmaids, will
wear gowns styled similarly
to the honor attendant's.
Sandra Lee Wilkinson, cousin
of the bride, will be junior
bridesmaid. Christine
Adele Wilkinson, cousin of
the bride, will be flower girl.
* * °
JOSEPH BISHARA will be
best man for his brother.
Richard Aswad, Kamil Bishara,
brother of the bridegroom;
Donald Wilkinson
and William Papas will usher
the guests. Robert John
Kazeargin Jr. will be ringbearer,
For the reception t h is
evening at the Armenian
Community C e n t e r , the
mother of the bride will
greet her guests wearing a
dusty rose lace and satin
sheath dress with matching
accessories. .The mother of
the bridegroom has chosen a
beige «ilk dress trimmed
with lace and matching accessories.
Each will wear a
corsage of orchids.
For a plane trip to Miami
Beach, Fla., with her husband,
the bride will wear a
white sheath d r e s s with
white satin accessories and a
peacock blue coat.
The newlyweds will reside
in Ferry Ave.
Children 1. BISHARA, Michael D 2. BISHARA, William Joseph 3. BISHARA, David Michael Family ID F52675 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 7/1958
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Notes - January 3, 2014
William Bishara
Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — William Bishara, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 2, 2014, at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Bishara W. and Najla (Haick) Bishara.
Bill graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1953 and received an Associate's degree from Erie Community College. He also attended Rochester Institute of Technology and the State University of New York at Buffalo. On February 8, 1959, he married his loving wife, Ann D. (Medzadourian) Bishara at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY. They were also married at St. George's Orthodox Church during their honeymoon in Miami, FL. Together they were active members at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Niagara Falls, NY. He was also a choir member.
William served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. He began his work career as a draftsman with the Carborundum Company in 1962 (now Unifrax I LLC), and retired in 2001 as the manager of Application Engineering, a position he held for more than 20 years. During his career of 39 years, Bill was instrumental in the development of many new products and applications for high temperature insulation, which are currently used across a wide variety of industries. In this regard, he was instrumental in Unifrax I LLC being awarded several patents. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award and the Friend of the Field Award twice during his years of service. Several of the current management team members at Unifrax I LLC began their careers under Bill's leadership and benefited greatly from his professionalism, work ethic and mentoring. Bill's passion and dedication to all that he did brought the best out of everyone he touched and made them better people.
Bill took great pride in his family and enjoyed entertaining them. He also adored his grandchildren and cherished the moments he spent with them. He was honored to serve as a Scout Master for his children's Boy Scout Troop #837. He also enjoyed Archery and was once ranked third in the state. Bill also was an inspired inventor and liked to build small gadgets to solve everyday problems. Bill will also be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Mr. Bishara is survived by his three children, William J. Bishara, David M. (Susan L.) Bishara, Michael D. (Jennifer L.) Bishara; five grandchildren, Zachary N. Sheldon, Jonathon W. Bishara, Daniel J. Bishara, Ethan Sheldon Bishara and Abigail Ann Bishara; four siblings, Grace Aswad (Very Rev. George R. Aswad), Joseph Bishara, Kamil D. Bishara (fiance Carol Bauda), Judy (Jack) Manoukian; nieces and nephews, Lynn (Dr. George) Wood, Laura (Jeffrey) Colyer, Louise (William) Snyder, Lisa (Michael) Dudley, Lana (Paul) Dudley, Christina (Tony) Redman, Brian (Janet) Manoukian, Adam (Tara) Manoukian, Matthew Bishara and Andrew Bishara; cousins, Nadeem & Joanne Kenien, David Kenien, Edward Kenien, Clara Bishara, Daniel & Dr. Mary Ann Bishara and Norman & Mary Ann Bishara; close friends, Ron Lonero, Brian and Michelle Bradley. He is also survived by several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. William was predeceased by his Aunt Najme (Haick) and Uncle Norman Kenien; Uncle Nick and Aunt Helen (Ashker) Haick and his adored Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, Molly.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Monday, January 6th at 9:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10 AM in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with Very Rev. Paul R. Solberg and Very Rev. George R. Aswad officiating. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be made in William's memory to St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Niagara County SPCA, American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.
- January 3, 2014