- Date Of Birth: March 24, 1925
- Date Of Death: November 9, 2009
- State: Connecticut
Maria Tchapraste, 84, of Durham, wife of the late Gerald Semerjian, died November 9th at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Born in Milano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Lena Drago. Maria lived most of her life in Middletown before moving to Durham 20 years ago. Her family was her life. Maria’s family would like to thank everyone who made it possible to keep her home for as long as she was and to the staff at the Weiss Hospice Unit. She is survived by two sons Schahan Tchapraste and his wife Bonnie of New York, NY, Vasken Tchapraste of Kapaa, HI; two daughters, Lucy Tchapraste and her husband John of Rhinebeck, NY, Geraldina Muzik and her husband Tom of Durham; five grandchildren, Vanessa, Cara, Alexandra, Tony, and Zoe; two great grandchildren, Katherine and Matthew; beloved grand pets, Rosie and Jacky; and many relatives in Italy.
