Malcolm Torosian

Malcolm Michael “Mike” Torosian, 91, of Glen Carbon and formerly of Granite City, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. He was born on October 22, 1934, in Granite City, the son of the late Harry “Artin” and Zabelle (Takmagian) Torosian.  

Mike married Rose Ann (Kachaturoff) Torosian on July 2, 1966, at St. Gregory Armenian Church in Granite City. She preceded him in death on July 7, 2009. He retired from Union Electric after more than 35 years of dedicated service as a chemist and proudly served his country with the United States Army. Mike enjoyed his work and had many found memories with those he had worked with. During his early retirement years, he spent many winters in Vero Beach, Florida with his wife Rose and his brother Tange and his wife Jeannie whom he enjoyed with many other friends.  

He was a longtime member of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church in Granite City, where he faithfully served as a past Board of Trustees member and various other roles. Mike also had a lifelong love of aviation and a private pilot for 20+ years. He was man of many talents, a private pilot, an Oud player in an Armenian band that played at Armenian events around the Midwest, an electrician, chemist, wood worker, auto enthusiast, owning and restoring many classic cars over the years. He could fix anything and remained active with all of his hobbies until very recently. He had many friends whom he was actively involved with during his later years in life. Additionally, he served on the board of the Operator Engineers Credit Union and was deeply proud of his Armenian heritage and his upbringing in Lincoln Place.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Mathew and Angela Torosian of Castle Pines, Colorado; Michael and Lynn Bunjan of Nashville, Tennessee; and Bryan and Alice Bunjan of Glen Carbon, Illinois. He is also survived by six grandchildren and their spouses: Sarkis Torosian, Simon Torosian, Josh and McKenna Bunjan, Zachary and Emily Bunjan, Blake and Carris Bunjan, and Brant and Lexi Bunjan; along with great-grandsons, Warren Bunjan and Graham Bunjan. He leaves behind nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends.  

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Andrew “Tange” and Virginia Torosian, and by his two sisters and brother-in-law, Mathilda “Tilly” Torosian and Anita “Anno” and Dennis Hassler.  Mike enjoyed his many family members and all the many activities and gatherings shared with them.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon with Father Taniel Manjikian officiating. Memorials may be made to the Armenian Relief Society. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.irwinchapel.com.

Obit Provided By:
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home