Angela Rose "Julie" Ohanian

Angela Rose "Julie" Ohanian (nee Ladagana), 75, of Bloomfield, NJ passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday March 16, 2024, after a long illness. Angela was born on May 6, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY and spent most of her youth and young adult life in Brooklyn and Staten Island. She worked as a legal secretary for years, employed by various firms in Manhattan as well as a brief stint in Albany for the state government of New York. She married twice, first to Frank Delbaso of New York, then to Ohannes Ohanian (deceased) of New Jersey, with whom she had one son, John V. Ohanian. In the late 1980’s, she and Ohannes moved to Bloomfield, NJ and she continued to work in New York for many years afterward until her retirement in the mid-2000’s. Angela was a lover of horticulture and flowers, and on sunny days in the spring, summer, and autumn, she could often be seen in her garden, attending to flora of all shapes, sizes, colors, and types. She also enjoyed spending time on her deck and patio, watching the birds and enjoying the sunset, usually with a cup of Folger’s coffee. She was a big dreamer when it came to interior design, landscaping, and architecture, and oversaw numerous projects in her house, such as improvements to the basement, backyard, and side yard areas. Seeing her ideas come to fruition brought her great joy and were enjoyed by her immediate family and all who came to visit. Angela also spared no expense when it came to hosting and entertaining for holidays and birthdays; if any visitor to the Ohanian household left hungry, it was their own fault. She was also a lover of animals, especially birds and cats, and was a pet parent to many birds and cats over the years. Her love of feeding extended not only to her own birds and cats, but to the outside birds, cats, squirrels, and other assorted creatures. One of her most unique physical characteristics was her hair, and she was a weekly patron of her beauty salon, which doubled as a social gathering among her stylist and other patrons. Even in her final days, Angela still dreamt big and still had plans for future home improvement projects and other ideas. She is survived by her son, John Vartan Ohanian; daughter-in-law Margaret Anne E. Waxmonsky Ohanian; and sister Georgia Ladagana. Following a private viewing and service, she will be entombed next to her late husband, Ohannes Ohanian, at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Angela Rose "Julie" Ohanian

May 6, 1948 - March 16, 2024