Michael Bedigian

Bedigian, Michael, of Fairfield, NJ on February 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Patricia M. (nee Messano)of Fairfield, NJ. Loving father of Michael Bedigian, Jr., Karen Bedigian, Steven Bedigian, Joanne Wolak and her husband David, step-daughter Jennifer Sammartino and her husband Brian Frese. Dear brother of Rose Tchalabi, Florence Duca and the late Lillian Rivas. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey Wolak and Rachel Wolak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bedigian grew up in North Arlington and Clifton before moving to Fairfield 32 years ago. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the UN Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a self-employed carpet installer for over 50 years before retiring in 1994. Funeral Saturday 10AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield, NJ. Funeral Mass 11AM at St. Thomas More RC Church. Cremation will be private. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.