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Affifi S. (Syrio) Mulkigian Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt;
Affifi S. (Syrio) Mulkigian, 83, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday July 19, 2024, while in the loving care of her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Garabed Mulkigian.
Born in Caete, Brazil, May 10, 1941, the daughter of the late Elias M. and the late Cacilda (Lima) Syrio, she was one of eleven children.
While in Brazil, she received her degree in Physical Education. Prior to her retirement, Affifi worked as a teacher in Brazil and in Lowell, and was a social worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Children and Families for over 25 years. Affifi’s passion helped hundreds of children over the years, and many kept in touch with her well into adulthood.
Active in the City, she helped start the Brazilian Catholic Community in Lowell, and was an avid cook, blending food from Brazil, Lebanon, Italy, and Armenia.
While Affifi was passionate about all sports, she especially loved supporting both the US and Brazilian national soccer teams, and always brought up the life story of her favorite player, Pele.
Affifi’s spirit and zest for life were apparent in everything that she did. She was a fashion consultant, home decorator, nurse, chef and therapist for everyone who knew her, and there was always room for more love in her heart.
Affifi is survived by a son: Gary Mulkigian and his wife Brittanie of Exeter, New Hampshire; a daughter Linda S. Kelly of Leominster, MA; six grandchildren that she loved and adored; Madison, Alexander, and Mikayla Mulkigian, Nicole, Caroline, and Stephanie Kelly; four sisters Carmina L. Syrio, Mary S. Spies, Labib L. Syrio and Narriman S. Melo all of Brazil; a brother Roberto L. Syrio of Brazil; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by Elias, Ruy L., Tanios L., William V., and Carlos A. Syrio.
Friends may call for her Memorial Visitation on Monday July 29, 2024, at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Her Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at the HOLY FAMILY PARISH in Lowell, MA, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (Please Meet at Church). Burial will be held privately for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harborside Hospice, LLC. https://www.harborsidehospicellc.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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