Charles Bilezikian
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Charles Gregory Bilezikian (March 11, 1937 – July 26, 2016) was an American businessman, retail executive and
Early life and education
Bilezikian was born to Armenian parents Beatrice (née Kasparian) and Krikor Bilezikian.[1] His father, a tailor, died when he was a teenager. Following her husband's death, Bilezikian's mother took a job as a clerk in a Grover Cronin store in Waltham, Massachusetts.[1] Charles Bilezikian graduated from Newton High School in Newton, Massachusetts.[1] He received his bachelor's degree from Suffolk University.[1] He entered the retail business soon after college and married his wife, Doreen Portnoy.[1]
Career
Christmas Tree Shops grew to 23 retail locations by 2003, the year the Bilezikian family sold the chain to
Later life
Charles and Doreen Bilezikian lived simultaneously in both Osterville, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach, Florida, during his later life.[1] Charles Bilezikian died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Osterville, Massachusetts, on July 26, 2016, at the age of 79. He was survived by his wife of 52 years, and two sons, Jeffrey and Gregory.[1] He was buried in Newton Cemetery in Newton, Massachusetts.[1]
References
- ^ Boston Globe. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ Marquard, Bryan (2016-07-28). "Founder of Christmas Tree Shops discount retail chain dies". Associated Press. Retrieved 2016-08-24.