Family
Kemalyan was born and raised in Fresno, California. And, he died in Fresno.
- Parents — His parents, Coshocir and Yonepseper A. Coshocir (née Chorbaji) were born in Armenia. Coshocir was an engraver.
- Siblings — Levin had three sisters, Flora (Flora Maroot; 1898–1978), Alice (Alice Nevart Thomas; 1904–1990), and Naomi (born 1910).
- Spouse — On March 6, 1941, Levin married Roselle Arax Bezazian (1909–2008) in Cook County, Illinois, a pianist who graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. 51 years ago (in 1961), Roselle Kemalyan was elected president of the Fresno Music Club. The club, this year (2013), is in its 107th season.
- Children — Levon and Roselle had two daughters: Constance R. ("Connie") (married to Gerald L. Wright) and Katharine ("Kathy") (married to Thomas Starbird).
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