Haig Sahag Medzarentz

Obituary of Haig Medzarentz Haig Sahag Medzarentz, 92, of Bushnell, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born February 2, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reverend Medzarentz began his career in real estate after graduating from High School. He worked at real estate for 10 years. He followed is dream of becoming a minister. He left the real estate business as a salesman and entered into the ministry. He enrolled at Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, Maine, then enrolled in Pastor's school at Wesley Theological Seminary and graduated. He served pastorates on the Eastern Shore of Maryland becoming an associate member of the Peninsula - Delaware Conference United Methodist Church. During his pastorate he was given a special appointment by his Bishop and was employed by Chester County area office of the aging where he helped to implement the older worker program as Senior Employment Counselor. Moving to Florida he became Volunteer Coordinator for the Juvenile Alternative Services Program. Later he was appointed and implemented the Employment Program for Goodwill Industries in Lakeland, FL and covered 3 counties: Polk, Hardee and Highland. Family called he and his wife back to Pennsylvania. The Office of Economic Development employed him as employment counselor and Business and Industry representative. Again - retiring, he returned to Florida. He once again was appointed to a 2 point charge at Webster UMC and St. Catherine UMC in Sumter County, Florida. He also was Volunteer Coordinator and implemented the Volunteer Program for Lake County government. He implemented the Mediation Program for Lake County Courts. He also was coordinator for the Volunteer Chaplaincy Program for Leesburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #125, Maryland and Odd Fellows Lodge, Malvern, PA. He is survived by 2 nieces, 1 stepdaughter. In Lieu Of In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory to: Refuge at Jumper Creek, Inc., 4934 7th Drive, Bushnell, FL 33513. Memorial Service A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine United Methodist Church.

Haig Sahag Medzarentz

February 2, 1923 - June 3, 2015