Obituary of Daniel Arsanian

Daniel Albert Arsanian, Sr., died Thursday afternoon as a result of an automobile accident. He was 85 years young with an incredible zest for life. Every day was a blessing to him. Daniel considered his family his wealth. When the topic of death came up in conversation, he would say "I've had a good life. I will never die as long as my blood runs through my children's veins, and their children's veins. My legacy will live on forever".

Survivors are his wife, Marie Arsanian; children, Suzanne Metaxas and husband Mike, Daniel Arsanian, Jr., Tana Malerba and husband Jim, Leah Foote and husband Mike, and Garen Arsanian and wife Janet; grandchildren, Emily, Chrissy, Jerry and wife Melissa, Dara, Danielle, Jamie, Christian Isabella, Grace Ann and Joey; great-grandson, Mike Anthony.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Raleigh Rescue Mission, 314 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, Nc 27601.