John Hike Bagdasian

Born January 31, 1949 in Jamaica Queens, New York to Adam and Shirley Bagdasian, Hike grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. With a natural talent for business and marketing, Hike went on to build an extremely successful career in the fashion industry, representing many top designer clothing brands. Known to his peers in the industry as "Bags", he was always admired for his talent and meticulous appearance. He was always extremely generous with friends and family and was known for his great storytelling. His travels and easy-going nature ultimately led him to settle in his adopted hometown of South Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed life for over 25 years.

Hike is survived by his children and thiers, Scott Bagdasian and his wife Shelly; Staci Bagdasian; Kelly Farasy and husband Mike; 2 stepsons; Alec and Kyle Leventhal; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren,of whom he was incredibly proud. He is survived by his brother and sisters, Bill, Mary and Donna Bagdasian, 5 nieces and nephews and many cousins across the country. Hike was preceded in death by his parents and his namesake, William Hike Bagdasian.

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

A celebration of life will be held on August 5th at 1 PM at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.