Obituary of Ronald Harry Coralian

Ronald Harry Coralian, age 84, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Sommerville, MA and raised in Wellesley, MA, Ron had lived in Norwalk for many years. He graduated from Harvard ROTC in 1959 and went on to serve his country as a Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander in the Bureau of Naval Personell during the Vietnam War era. In his younger years he followed his passion for acting, performing in theaters, television, and movies. His most memorable role was playing Tevya in Fiddler on the Roof. He transitioned to a career in sales and worked for the Brooks Brothers clothing stores for many years until his retirement. In his childhood, Ron enjoyed collecting coins, stamps, and baseball cards and playing basketball, he was also a talented football player in both high school and college. In later years, Ron also continued his acting career in various plays at the Curtain Call Theater in Stamford, CT. He was an avid Boston Celtics fan, liked music and sitting in the sun at the beach. More than anything, Ron loved the times that he spent with his family and had a great devotion to his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his children, Brian Coralian, and his wife, Jacqueline, of Norwalk and Kimberly McCathron, and her husband, Chris, of Trumbull; he leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Gee and Kelly Coralian and Charlie McCathron; as well as several cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Berberian. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 27th from 4-7 pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) in his honor at www.agbu.org. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.