In Memoriam

Ara Kradjian, 84, owner/executive of Bates Troy Inc., Binghamton, NY, passed away on Feb. 3 after an illness. After a stint in the U.S. Navy from 1955-’57, he returned to Binghamton where he joined his father and cousins Harry and Diran Kradjian in the family businesses at Kradjian Properties and Bates Troy Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Over several years, Ara transformed Bates Troy into a leading healthcare laundry service provider. He also was closely involved in various real estate projects, such as the Metrocenter Mall, the Holiday Inn-SUNY and Vestal Steakhouse. In 2001, son Brian joined Ara ...