Former Waltham City Clerk Peter Koutoujian Sr died suddenly at his Waltham home on Friday, January 16, at the age of 77.
He and his wife of fifty-four years, Newton native Cornelia "Connie" (Cassidy) Koutoujian, were lifelong leaders in Boston's Irish American community, and were active members of the Knights and Ladies of Saint Finbarr (County Cork) and the Eire Society of Boston, among other Irish organizations.

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Peter also was a member of the The Armenian Library and Museum of America in Watertown, and the recipient of several local and professional awards for his commitment to local charities and organizations.He served as City Clerk of Waltham, MA for more than 30 years.
In addition to his wife Connie he leaves his children, Middlesex Sherriff Peter J. Koutoujian and his wife, Elizabeth Cerda, of Waltham and Maura F. Koutoujian of Chicago, Illinois; his cherished grandchildren, Peter, Cristian and Isabel Koutoujian; his sister, Mary Minasian and her husband, Hovannes, of Lexington and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Peter's life by gathering for calling hours in Waltham City Hall, 610 Main Street, Waltham on Wednesday January 21st, from 5 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham from 4 to 8 p.m. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday morning at 9 a.m. before leaving in procession to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery.