Richard M. Goulian

Richard Goulian, 95, of Ramsey, New Jersey, passed away on September 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

A funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Armenian Apostolic Church on September 26 at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Very Rev. Fr. Papken Dz. V. Anoushian. Burial will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.

Richard was born in Weehawken, New Jersey, to Martin Goulian and Rose Arakelian on November 7, 1930. He graduated from Weehawken High School and later from the Dry Cleaning Institute of America. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Richard also spent several years with his family in Southern California. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1953 to 1956. He enjoyed bowling, tennis and golf. Richard was an active member of St. Thomas Church and its Men's Club. Throughout his career, Richard owned and operated several dry cleaning businesses. A dedicated and hardworking businessman, he took great pride in building successful businesses and providing for his family.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Goulian (Barouyrian).

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Jeffrey A. Goulian (Noreen), Craig J. Goulian (Deborah), and Pamela A. Bedrock (Neale); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his loving partner of 27 years, Jeanie Amerkanian.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Armenian Apostolic Church, 174 Essex Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670.