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Aram Iskenderian Date of Birth: June 6, 1960 Position: Vice President, Global Risk Management We are writing this tribute on behalf of Aram’s family, whose loss is immeasurable. All who knew Aram, husband to Sheri and Daddy to two daughters and twin little boys (for he was much more than a “father”), know that Family was paramount — his wife and his children were his raison d’être. While accomplished at work, Aram achieved what eludes many successful men: he lived his life to the fullest. He married his high school sweetheart, built a family, and participated in family life without reserve. He and Sheri had that rare true marriage of mind and heart, and their children are fortunate to have come into their lives. Aram’s gifts were many, but his greatest was his ability to give of himself. He not only shared all parenting duties, but spent weekends sharing his knowledge and passions with his wife and children. Visitors to their home saw the evidence of his handiwork everywhere: in the quality renovation of their previous home, in the fresh vegetables and herbs in meals served to guests, in the photographs that document major events as well as life’s more humorous moments (a photo taken of the twins “watering” the vegetable patch, or another of his younger daughter dressed as a “lady” for high tea). His passions live on in his children. Alex and Jason love to garden, Kara loves the camera, and Meryl has his love of reading. All love nature. And all see the world more deeply for having had Aram teach them to see. If only he were still here to light up their lives…
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I first met Aram when he was at school taking pictures of a project that Sheri was working on. That camera, I was soon to find out, was one of Aram’s closest friends. He was never without the camera. It didn’t seem to be the “Art of Photography” that Aram was going for, but rather an attempt to never forget the beauty of each moment in the life of his family. He found such
beauty in his wife and kids. He was passionate about recording his memories. It was every day of his life that inspired him. The loss of a tooth, a meal cooked by Sheri, a song, the kids playing…he had love in his eyes when he lookd at Sheri. They were very much in love. It was my
favorite thing about Aram; he was just happy to be there, home with Sheri & the kids. He was a family man, a gracious host, and he was very funny. He loved Rock music. He loved life. He loved HIS life. I know he wouldn’t have changed a thing. He knew he was a very lucky man. We are all lucky to have known him. This is a tragic loss for his family and his community. Aram was
a shining example of what a husband and father should be. Writing this was very difficult. He was a wonderful man. His children should be very proud.
Of all my memories of Aram, the one that has helped me get through this loss is a moment in the last visit I had with Sherri and Aram. Having just moved back to the US, still living out of a suitcase, I gladly accepted an invitation to dinner one weekday evening in July. Sherri and I spent the afternoon catching up, and watching the three youngest play. During one of our conversations I began to complain about Internet cable and the high monthly cost of a second modem. Sherri suddenly realized that Aram was paying a monthly charge for a second modem. She picked up the phone, called Aram at work, and asked why he hadn’t installed a router as I was considering.
Later, Aram picked my daughter up at the train station and brought her home with him. After a few minutes of hellos, I heard Aram say “So…are you the one who has gotten my wife all worked up about this cable modem?” Startled, I looked up to see the smile on his face, and two boys at his side (tugging his hands I seem to remember). I realized in that moment just how perfectly happy Aram was. He loved his wife, just the way she was. He loved her so much that he even loved that she could get so excited about a cable modem. And he loved being a dad of four. It was a single moment that stands in time, a memory of a man that my 16 year old son looks up to as a model of the man he wants to be. And then, smiling, Aram went out to grill….
I’ve known both Sheri and Aram and their family for twelve years. I actually knew Sheri better than Arami at first because we both attended Tufts University together. Even though Aram was attending another college in upstate New York at the time, it wasn’t long after I met Sheri that I also met Aram. It was so clear from the beginning though how devoted they were to each other even at the young age of 20 or so. I was very impressed by the fact that they had been going together since high school! It wasn’t until Aram married Sheri that I really got to know Aram too. If I had to describe him to someone whom he never met, the descriptions that come to mind are warm, devoted, generous, down-to-earth, intelligent, fun, great conversationalist, wonderful dad, responsible, and happy. I am probably one of the few friends that has stayed with Sheri and Aram at every single apartment and house that they lived in over the years! My only regret after the tragic events was not having visited their home in Merrick sooner so that Aram could have shown me his latest photos and his latest home improvement project….
I’ve known both Sheri and Aram and their family for twelve years. I actually knew Sheri better than Arami at first because we both attended Tufts University together. Even though Aram was attending another college in upstate New York at the time, it wasn’t long after I met Sheri that I also met Aram. It was so clear from the beginning though how devoted they were to each other even at the young age of 20 or so. I was very impressed by the fact that they had been going together since high school! It wasn’t until Aram married Sheri that I really got to know Aram too. If I had to describe him to someone whom he never met, the descriptions that come to mind are warm, devoted, generous, down-to-earth, intelligent, fun, great conversationalist, wonderful dad, responsible, and happy. I am probably one of the few friends that has stayed with Sheri and Aram at every single apartment and house that they lived in over the years! My only regret after the tragic events was not having visited their home in Merrick sooner so that Aram could have shown me his latest photos and his latest home improvement project….
Abram brought tremendous good humor and good times to his position as the US Risk Manager. He also was an extremely gifted professional, often serving as a bridge to various areas in the firm, able to talk trading with traders and programming with programmers. I learned so much from Aram, who was a natural teacher, as well as a diplomat. Aram knew when to organize the field trip, be it an outdoor lunch or an interdepartmental outing to Yankee stadium. He knew that a happy and connected group was a more efficient and effective one.
It was so easy to talk to Aram about any topic. I shared daily conversations with him but the ones I will remember most were those he shared about his family. His office had a wall of pictures that told a beautiful story of his love and commitment to his family. He was an impressive photographer and there was always a new set of pictures to be shared. Although at times Aram’s forwardness would surprise me, he was a very kind soul and was very supporative when I found out that I had a life altering medical problem to deal with. He would stop by my office each morning to see how I was and knew it wasn’t a good day if I didn’t wander over to his office. Thank you Aram! Sherri, treasure your memories and never forget that Aram will always be with you in your heart. You had a picturesque relationship and there was never a moment when Aram didn’t talk about you or the children. My deepest sympathies and warm wishes to you and the family.
I worked with Aram for about 10 months as I was new to the company. I am also a father of 3 (two of whom are twins like Aram). Aram and I had a lot in common. We used to trade stories about our daily lives with the kids and also about the number of mishaps each child had requiring trips to the emergency room at the hospital. I called Sherri on that horrible day in hope that Aram missed a subway or was running late like I was, but that was not the case. He was a dedicated father and really cared for his family. My heart goes out to his family. They are always in my thoughts.
I will always remember Aram’s smile and sense of humor. It was so easy to talk to him because he was always in a good mood.
He shared his knowledge and enthusiasm with us when we were designing new interfaces for cRisk system, he was excellent in translating business logic into programming language, understanding our problems and issues, helping us with complex test scenarios. And there was always time for a good laugh and a funny story.
It was a privilege and pleasure to work with Aram.