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The Goode family mourns the passing of Mr. Hovnanian. Lifelong colleague and friend of our firm. In 1986, he fulfilled a promise he had made to himself during his escape by building an Armenian Apostolic church in Long Branch, N.J. Hovnanian and his three brothers, Hirair, Jirair and Vahak, put in $1,000 each, plus a borrowed $20,000, to start the company, Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said in a news release on its 50th anniversary. Executors of the Estate of Kevork S. Hovnanian, Deceased is listed as an insider in the following companies: HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

Beloved founder and Honorary Chairman of the Fund for Armenian Relief, Kevork Hovnanian passed away last Thursday.

Arriving unharmed but penniless in the United States, Mr. Hovnanian put his experience to work. Document family connections, service information, special times and priceless moments for all to remember and cherish forever with support for unlimited copy.Tributes.com is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes.

Kevork S. Hovnanian Obituary (Archived) Published in Star-Ledger on Sept. 27, 2009.

Our future goals will be forever guided my his past greatness.For all of your kind endeavors the world is a better place~My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fund for Armenian Relief 630 Second Avenue New York, NY 10016-4806 or Saint Stepanos Armenian Church Endowment Trust Fund 1184 Ocean Avenue Elberon, NJ 07740.To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our

In the early 1980s, for example, the typical Hovnanian condominium residence was a two-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling that cost about $30,000. The obituary was featured in Asbury Park Press on September 27, 2009, New York Times on September … He also rebuilt the famous Gevorgian Lyceum at the Holy See Etchmiadzin which remained closed during the Soviet era. For his contributions to the American society, Mr. Kevork Hovnanian was awarded with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1993.

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Kevork S. Hovnanian, who came to the United States from Iraq and started a construction company that became one of the nation’s largest home builders, died on Thursday in Manhattan.

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The complete list of his American and Armenian philanthropic endeavors is vast.

Kevork Hovnanian was an Armenian-American businessman and home builder, who founded Hovnanian Enterprises in 1959. He remained the president and chief executive officer of Hovnanian Enterprises until his retirement in 1997. Mr. Hovnanian's story began when his Christian Armenian family fle

In 1988, his son, Ara K. Hovnanian, succeeded him as president of Hovnanian Enterprises, replacing his father as its chief executive in 1997. Mr. Hovnanian is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Sirwart (Emily), five children and 13 grandchildren. Affected by the nationwide housing downturn, it reported a net loss of $1.1 billion for the year that ended in October 2008. Mr. Hovnanian also operated a finance company that made loans to buyers, who sometimes bought more than one residence, including some as investments. The elder Mr. Hovnanian remained chairman of the company’s board until his death. With his three brothers, he founded the company that eventually became Hovnanian Enterprises. Rumson, New Jersey

He served as Co-Chair for the Fund for Armenian Relief for almost two decades and as Honorary Chair until his death. HOVNANIANJIRAIR S. HOVNANIAN, passed peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Mount Laurel NJ, after 80 years of inspiring others to live their dreams.

With deepest sympathy to the family of a great man who so many of us were honored to work for. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one.

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A loving father and a successful businessman, Mr. Hovnanian was a pioneering advocate for the Armenian people. May the God of hope fill your soul with peace and sustain you always.As former members of the K. Hovnanian Homes team in Raleigh North Carolina, we extend our sorrow at the passing of Mr. Hovnanian.

He did not hesitate a moment to help his fellow brethern in need when, in 1988, he travel to the earthquake ravaged… May the God of hope fill your soul with peace and sustain you always.As former members of the K. Hovnanian Homes team in Raleigh North Carolina, we extend our sorrow at the passing of Mr. Hovnanian. Kevork S. Hovnanian (1923 – September 24, 2009) was an Armenian-American businessman and home builder, who founded Hovnanian Enterprises in 1959.

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As he realized his American Dream, Mr. Hovnanian helped hundreds of thousands of families across the country realize their dream of home ownership. We loved working for his company and wish his family well as they continue to build on their father's wonderful legacy. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences