David A. Bilzerian, 88, Was Realty Firm Owner

David A. Bilzerian, 88, died Wednesday, May 5, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. His wife, Marion D. (Abraham) Bilzerian, died in 1993.

He was born in Worcester, son of Alexander and Lucy (Danielian) Bilzerian. He graduated from Commerce High School. Mr. Bilzerian was a Realtor and owned David A. Bilzerian Realty Trust for 35 years. He was a member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, AVAKS, Worcester Area Realtors, Multiple Listing Services and the Knights of Pythian; he volunteered for Easter Seals. Mr. Bilzerian was a member of the Auxiliary police department many years ago. He was an avid bowler, golfer and outdoorsman.

Mr. Bilzerian is survived by four children, Kenneth D. Bilzerian of Tisbury, Alan G. Bilzerian of Newton, Laurence E. Bilzerian of Oak Bluffs and Dolly Bilzerian-Kelly of Newton; two brothers, Alexander Bilzerian and Arthur Bilzerian, both of Worcester; 10 grandchildren, Dillon K. Bilzerian, Elliott G. Bilzerian, Jake H. Bilzerian, Alexander T. Bilzerian, Benjamin L. Bilzerian and Allison W. Bilzerian, all of Martha's Vineyard; Lana K. Bilzerian and Harley K. Bilzerian, both of New York city, and Victoria C. Kelly and Olivia A. Kelly, both of Newton, as well as many nieces and nephews. A brother, Oscar A. Bilzerian, and a sister, Margaret Abajian, predeceased him.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury street, Worcester. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln street, with a Dahngark service at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury street, Worcester, MA 01609.