Graduate of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Michael C. Derderian, Dies at 46

Graduate of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Michael C. Derderian, Dies at 46

Michael C. Derderian, 46, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Armen and Pauline M. (Bailey) Derderian of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

A 1993 graduate from Tolman High School, Pawtucket, Michael continued his studies at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, and graduated in 1997. He relocated to North Providence fifteen years ago and continued working in the Maritime industry.

An avid reader, Michael enjoyed watching sports and loved all animals.

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Besides his loving parents, he is survived by his brother, Christopher Derderian, MD, and his wife, Courtney Derderian, MD of Dallas, Texas, and many relatives throughout England.

Services and interment in North Burial Ground, Providence, will be private.

Visitation is respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. 

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