1955 - 2025
Visitation
January 31, 20254-5PM
Immanuel Church, 301 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Funeral
January 31, 20255:00PM
Immanuel Church, 301 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
David (Dave) Joseph Alajajian, 69, of Hudson, NH went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on January 22, 2025 at Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH after a courageous 22 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the beloved husband of Lisa Alajajian. Dave and Lisa celebrated 41 years of marriage on September 24, 2024.
Born in Brighton, MA, David was the son of the late John and Marion (Hagenian) Alajajian. He graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1973 and later from Northeastern University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. He went on to work at Guilford (later PanAm) Railways as an accountant for 30 years and retired in 2017.
Dave was an active member of Immanuel Church in Chelmsford, MA. He attended Men’s Bible Study weekly and had volunteered as a Stephen’s minister and assistant collector. His faith was preeminent in his life and he was often heard asking others, “Do you know Jesus?”
He deeply loved his family and never ended a conversation without, “I love you.” He was a self-taught auto mechanic, electrician, plumber and general handyman around the house. He also enjoyed hiking, biking, tennis, and roller skating.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Andrew and his wife Melissa Alajajian of Rindge, NH; daughter Sarah and her husband Joseph Diamond of Chicago, IL; sister Karen Alajajian of Newtonville, MA; sister-in-law’s Hilda Alajajian of Williston, VT and Noemi Alajajian of N. Chelmsford, MA; seven grandchildren: Nathan, Amira, Caleb, Emmaline and Jamison Alajajian, and Juliette and Natalie Diamond; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Charles and Philip Alajajian.
Donations may be made in his memory to Immanuel Church.
A celebration of life will take place on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Immanuel Church, 301 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Visiting hours 4-5PM; Service at 5PM with light reception to follow. Burial will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 10:30AM at Fairview Cemetery in North Chelmsford, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME (978)-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Jeannie Durkin
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David was a very nice man. I enjoyed speaking with him and getting to know him. Always positive and kind. Thinking of you Lisa and your family.May you find comfort.So sorry for your loss,
Jeannie Durkin
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Liza Martone
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Dear Melissa,
My sincere condolences. David was such a calming presence in church. He will be missed but knowing where he is brings joy. May the Lord comfort your heart as you continue on this earth without him and always being you the best memories.
Hugs and prayers.
Liza
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Buddy
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Dear Lisa, Andrew&Sarah,
Your “David”, was loved by everyone here at Immanuel. Inspiring everyone by his grit and determination. Fighting Parkinson’s was secondary to “fighting the good fight” for his Lord and Savior Jesus! Always standing firm in his unwavering faith he was a big part of our men’s Bible study group over so many years. I will miss his strong handshakes and his good nature under tough circumstances.
He is a close “brother in the Lord” now and always!
Love and prayers,
Buddy
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Buddy
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Dear Lisa, Andrew&Sarah,
Your “David”, was loved by everyone here at Immanuel. Inspiring everyone by his grit and determination. Fighting Parkinson’s was secondary to “fighting the good fight” for his Lord and Savior Jesus! Always standing firm in his unwavering faith he was a big part of our men’s Bible study group over so many years. I will miss his strong handshakes and his good nature under tough circumstances.
He is a close “brother in the Lord” now and always!
Love and prayers,
Buddy
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Buddy
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Dear Lisa, Andrew&Sarah,
Your “David”, was loved by everyone here at Immanuel. Inspiring everyone by his grit and determination. Fighting Parkinson’s was secondary to “fighting the good fight” for his Lord and Savior Jesus! Always standing firm in his unwavering faith he was a big part of our men’s Bible study group over so many years. I will miss his strong handshakes and his good nature under tough circumstances.
He is a close “brother in the Lord” now and always!
Love and prayers,
Buddy
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Bob Patrie
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I will truly miss seeing Dave at worship and church events. His faithfulness to the Lord and His church was a blessing to see.
His contribution during the Bible study after the service was always informative and encouraging.
Lisa and Dave showed what a faithful loving marriage looks like.
I will miss talking with Dave at the cafe after worship.
Lisa and the family are in our prayers before the Lord.
Peace and grace
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Dana Andjus
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What a Christian role model. A generous, loving, kind man who loved Jesus as his Lord and Savior. We miss him. We need more of him. Let’s help bring more people to the Lord in Dave’s honor.
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Rick Perez
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Dave is with Our Lord. His faithfulness showed all of us how to live out our faith. It was a blessing to know him. Please accept our condolences on your loss. Praise God as we will all meet again in His Glory!
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Jack Messenheimer
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To Lisa and family, please accept mine and Jody’s condolences for your loss. We are grateful to have known Dave as a friend and neighbor for these many years. I first got to know him when struggling to move a chest into my house before my wife came home. He quickly came over and asked if I needed help, which I surely did. We got it in, and it was a great surprise for my wife.
This was one of many times he would show up and help without being asked. Another time, I was laid up with a fractured knee and one evening, my wife went out to clear heavy snow from the driveway so she could get her car out. I made my way to the door to see how she was making out. I saw another person shoveling with her and asked who that was. She said it was Dave. She said he just came over and began shoveling with her. I was so grateful he was there to help.
While we didn’t travel in the same social groups, I found that we both shared an interest in tinkering with cars. We would borrow tools that we needed but didn’t have and would compare notes on some repairs. He once told me about a friend that had a car lift in his garage. We laughed and said wouldn’t that be nice.
He was amazing, as is his family. Jody and I will always have a place in our hearts for knowing him and we wish his family the best.
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SHERRY HAGENIAN
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Karen, I am so sad to learn of Dave’s passing. I remember so many times together celebrating his wedding, many Easters at his parents. My thoughts are with you as you grieve your brother’s passing, and yet celebrating his eternal homegoing!!
Sherry
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