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SADIGHI, Farhad
Farhad Sadighi, 63, of Glastonbury, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2013. He was the son of the late Abolhassan and Ghodrat Sadighi. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carol Mader, and their two sons, Hass Jonathan Sadighi of Santa Barbara, CA and Steven Farhad Sadighi of New York City. He is also survived by his three sisters; Novin, Noushin, and Zarin and his brother, Fereydoun of Iran, as well as his 10 nieces and nephews who reside in Iran, France, and California, and his mother-in-law Leni Mader of West Grove, PA. He was born in Tehran, Iran and at the age of six, his family moved to Italy where he grew up and graduated from the Overseas School of Rome in 1970. He earned his B.S. in Math and Electrical Engineering at the University of Rochester (where he met his wife), and received his M.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he served as an adjunct professor. After moving to Glastonbury, he was employed by several firms as a software engineer and IT consultant. After retiring, he returned to his love of teaching as a volunteer with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH), as a math tutor, and as a substitute teacher. An avid sportsman, he played soccer at the collegiate and semi-professional levels and enjoyed coaching his sons throughout their sports endeavors. He loved to cook and spend time outdoors gardening, cycling, and hiking.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and reception on December 8 at 1:30 p.m. at The Universalist Church, 433 Fern St., West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations in Farhad's memory to LVGH, 30 Arbor St., Hartford, CT 06106 or UNESCO at http://unesco.org/donate/.
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Carol Mader
November 5, 2025
My Dearest Farhad, I miss you every single day, and my memories of you brighten every single day.
Love you always, Your Carolina
Frank Valente
November 5, 2025
I met Farhad at OSR in Rome. He was a great friend. I met his family. A very loving family with everyone. We all miss Farhad. He was a dear and sincere friend with whom I could talk. A big hug and love to his family.
Paolo Ceratto
November 4, 2025
Always in my heart, my precious friend !
Paolo Ceratto
November 4, 2024
My dear,
We all miss you terribly! I also miss your special Persian burgers that you would cook in the garden as a 3-star Michelin chef. God bless you ! Forever in our hearts and thoughts! Paolo
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Carol Mader
November 4, 2024
Dearest Farhad,
I am eternally grateful for the loving kindness you bestowed on all of us. I only wish that our grandchildren would have also have known you, but we tell them all about you. I miss you every single day. Reading the messages in here give me great comfort. And I feel your presence at the strangest times.
Love always,
Your Lina
Paula Beninato
November 4, 2024
Farhad, you will forever continue to be an inspiration for me and you will always be remembered as a kind, intelligent and caring person. Not to mention, a great sense of humor. Beat tutor ever and your students was fortunate to have you. You are truly missed. Rest in heavenly peace always!!
Paula Beninato
November 16, 2023
I remember Farhad from Literacy Volunteers as one of our best tutors. He was such a great person who motivated our students to go after their dreams. He was very kind and had a great sense of humor. He would make me laugh and his presence at LVGH really brightened our day. I can´t believe it has been 10 years now since he passed. I want his family to know he made a difference in our lives and he is truly missed. God bless his soul always.
Carol Mader
November 15, 2023
I remember my dear beloved husband, and after 10 years, I know he is with me every day, helping me deal with every challenge. He was such a special guy. I am so lucky to have had you be such a big part of my life. Love always, Carol
Paolo Ceratto
November 11, 2023
Dear All in the Sadighi Family,
It's difficult to believe that 10 years have passed...I feel like I can still talk to him about
what's going on. It's a weird feeling.
What I did not say in the past that composed his uniqueness is the gift of 'empathy'. He was naturally inclined to listen and respond with kindness, often with humour. I believe
that so many have commented about him because he could make you feel understood.
My memory of him will never leave me. I was indeed very lucky and privileged to have met him. In my home, everyone loved him; he was part of the family. Ciao caro amico. Paolo
Paolo Ceratto
November 23, 2022
It's only appropriate that I should write to you, my dearest friend, from Turin. The ATP NITTO finals just terminated under a wave of success and my thoughts go to you, remembering the may times we played tennis in Rome especially behind the S. Eugenio Church, at Belle Arti, in a club that no longer exists. What I want to share is your great love of sports and your open, genuine attitude that made you unique, even here. Not just your fair-play but respect for the rules, for your opponent, for the sheer fun of the game.
The same goes when we played soccer at Villa Balestra. There was never a time that your conduct derailed. Simply impeccable and invariably so. What a joy having you around to play with ! Ciao amico mio !
Carol Mader
November 4, 2021
At this time of year, I remember my beloved husband, who was my best friend for 34 years. Now my mother has joined him on the other side. Hass, Steve and I celebrated his birthday on Zoom, and we laughed at so many memories of this special man. Love you always.
Carol Mader
November 4, 2020
You were the most wonderful husband to me, and the best father any child could ask for. Now you are a grandfather too. It is such a shame that Levi will never meet you, but Steven is being the same kind of father as you were. You live on in your children and grandchildren. We all miss you like crazy.
Paolo Ceratto
November 4, 2020
Caro amico mio, the passage of time has not tempered the intensity of the loss. It didn't matter how often we were in touch. When finally together the
emotion was the same as when we were young children, in villa Balestra, in Rome running after a ball. Well, even as a player, you were invariably proper and without flows or faults; you respected yourself and thereby respected everyone in the field whether catholic, jewish, protestant...it didn't matter. You had received such a wonderful upbringing from your loving parents, who loved you and loved and supported one another. An exemplary couple for all of us watching them walk together, hand in hand, simply inseparable.
What I like to share is a particular aspect and that is your desire to make other people laugh when for instance you had in your hands a deck of cards
and read out-loud what was written on their container-box: AUTOPULENTI !
That is: "SELF-CLEANING" and without any explanation of sort...clearly a joke
that you enjoyed so much. Completely silly.
Or, when you didn't take yourself seriously and were ready to introduce yourself as a band leader: Farhad Sadighi and the Midnight Groovers......So
many little conversations, events, occasions to laugh together and play, play,
play. Forever in my mind and thoughts. Love you ! Paolo
P.S. And my love to everyone at home in the US as well as in Iran !
paolo ceratto
November 4, 2019
"Time present and time past are both perhaps present in time future" so did the great poet said...
And you, my very dear friend, are part of it. Forever. Love to the family and love to you, Farhad !
Paolo Ceratto
Frank Louis Valente
September 3, 2016
Only now I learned of the loss of Farhad. We were very good friends. I met Farhad at the Overseas school in Rome. I am very sad for his death. His father was a very kind person. Each time I went to visit them they have me a fresa pistachios pack. I always tried to track down Farhad but never successlly.
An affectionate. hug to all of you from
Frank Louis Valente - Rome , Italy.
Email: [email protected]
September 6, 2015
Dear Carol and kids, I met your dad in Rome in the early 60's. We grew up together and l learned so much from him and his fantastic parents. For instance I learned to appreciate and not to be afraid of the 'foreign', whether it was a human being or a dish of food. To say that he was patient, respectful and humorous and a Juventus fan is only to use a few adjectives to describe a splendid person. If we
did not correspond while the ocean was between us is because we didn't need to. If in the East Coast, a call was all that was needed to book a rendezvous and we would pick up our conversation as if time and space bear no significance. Dear Farhad your loved ones already know how special you are. This is simply another acknowledgment all the way from Italy and am so sorry so late from that terrible day of November, two years ago. I love you Farhard. You are to me the brother I never had. An exemplary person. Ciao, Paolo Ceratto
Tannaz Jafarian
November 1, 2014
Dearest Carol, Hass, and Steven, We have been thinking of you lovely family, it has been already one year and we are still in shock of not being able to see dear Daii Farhad, We can only feel his presence through our heart! Wish you contentment and we are sure he is in everyone's heart, may there be light in your life through his wonderful memories.
Tannaz and Farnaz
jim hashim
January 7, 2014
we met farhad while attending the U of R, and were fraternity brothers. he was one of the nicest guys i ever met, and so very genuine, with a great smile. we will all miss him and send our condolences to the entire family.
jim and peggy hashim
January 6, 2014
It is with great sorrow that I heard about the passing of my fraternity brother, Farhad. Although he was two years my senior, I have many very fond memories of him. In fact, whenever a group of brothers from Theta Delta Chi reminisce and bring up stories about Farhad, there isn't a face in the crowd that doesn't smile. He brought nothing but good will and laughter to those around him. My sincerest condolences go to Carol, Hass, Stephen, and all who were close to him. I will remember Farhad always.
David Santini
January 6, 2014
To the Sadighi family, I am deeply saddened in today learning of Farad's passing. "Fico" and I were pledge brothers of Theta Delta Chi at the University of Rochester, which was the start of a lifetime friendship. As we thereafter traveled along separate paths in life, this spirit of brotherhood never waivered. In reaching out some 35 or so years later, we were able to readily reconnect on a couple of occasions with some of our other fraternity brothers at the "Blessing of the Fleet" in Stonington CT, where we shared a number of gut laughs and fond memories. Fico was genuinely one of the best! May God's strength be with you and your loved ones during this time of loss and grief.
With sincerest sympathy,
Phil Chrys X'75
January 6, 2014
Dear Carol and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Farhad's passing. We shared a fraternity house together and soccer games at the UR. We had many laughs and even "Fred"s" being spooked by a scary mask I had. He never uttered a mean word about anyone and was fun to be around. While I will miss his presence now I know he'll be in our minds and hearts forever. God Bless. Jim Mazza X'73.
January 4, 2014
Please accept my condolences on the untimely passing of a great fraternity brother of mine. He will always be remembered with fondness by all of us who shared his life at the Theta Delta Chi house, during his years at the U. of R. Rest in peace, my friend.
Jim Juraska X'73
Vincent Eckel
January 3, 2014
I knew Farhad at U of R. We were freshman on the same hall. Had many good times together. I loved watching him play soccer, he moved with such speed and agility. I treasure the memories of our private-by invitation only, popcorn/beer parties with movies from the public library. Carol, you and your family on in my prayers.
December 22, 2013
Christmastime . . . I do not think that I shall ever have a better friend than Farhad. Lee
December 13, 2013
My most dear friend Farhad,
I was 45 minutes late to your memorial. I had an idée fixe in my head as to its location and drove to Bloomfield, then back to Glastonbury and finally to West Hartford. I think that you were laughing as you found that funny.
I still hear you.
Love,
Lee
Tom Kehoe
December 12, 2013
Hi Carol, Jonathan and Steven,
I was so saddened to read of Farhad's passing. I have such great memories of him at the boys' sports games. His wonderful smile and enthusiastism made coaching and watching games with him so pleasant. His love for his family was always so apparent.
Tannaz Jafarian
December 8, 2013
Dearest Carol, Hass, and Steven,
I am thinking about you today December 8th, the day of rememberance for uncle Farhad. My thoughts are with you on this emotional day and am present in spirit in your ceremony. Accept my love and apology for not being there as I am also facing with a very special situation for dearest Novin. I lite candles in daii Farhad's memory and wish his light of being shine on all of us as long as we live.
With love,
Tannaz
Dan Belknap
December 6, 2013
To the Sadighi family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Farhad was a great man and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Memories of his presence bring out only stories of laughter and generosity; I feel lucky to have experienced his joy of hosting. I can still see him hand grinding espresso beans to a fine powder, taking careful pride in his craft, making sure any coffee I drank in your house was perfect (it was).
Please know that he was a bright spot for all of us.
Raeleen Mautner
December 2, 2013
Farhad was my husband Tom Mautner's best friend both in life, and after Tom's death. Losing him too, has left a hole in the hearts of the Mautner family. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives and his beautiful memory will live on in our hearts forever. Raeleen Mautner
November 22, 2013
Dear Carol,I just recently heard about your loss. Farhad and you were great neighbors. May your special memories help you through this sad time. Marilyn Monaco (Jowdy)
November 18, 2013
Carol - so shocked to hear of Farhad's sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Michael and MJ Lamelin
November 17, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death, Steve. My condolences to you and your family. Mme. Patricia Clark
Maya Baker
November 16, 2013
Carol,
I am sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Mehrnaz
November 15, 2013
Uncle Farhad, you are as a light always present in our minds. 8 December is the festival of lights in Lyon, France), you are with us everywhere. Miss you a lot. Mehrnaz & Olivier
Jim Rothgeb
November 15, 2013
RIP, you have left us too early.
Nicki Coombe (Marines)
November 14, 2013
It is so sad and too soon. Still feel so close to the Rome classmates and friends even though it has been years. Those memories will never fade...in my thoughts and prayers.
TOURADJ SADIGHI
November 13, 2013
IT WAS A GREAT SHOCK,I MISSED FARHAD FOREVER
Paulette Cardinaux
November 12, 2013
I was so saddened to hear about Farhad's passing . I knew him at Overseas School of Rome . My heartfelt condolences to his family . Paulette Cardinaux
Margie Arroyo
November 12, 2013
May God bless his soul and his family. He will be missed dearly at LVGH. It was an honor working with him.
Joan Garrison
November 12, 2013
What a shock to hear of Farhad's sudden death. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
I was a classmate of Farhad at OSR.
November 12, 2013
My dearest Carol, Hass, and Steven,
It was beyond my comprehension when I heard the news from you; such a shock! Still to this date I am pondering on what has happened and so soon. May all of his wonderful memories live for ever. His soul will be with you and us who loved him dearly. I am sure light of his being will ease life for you who have cared for him so much.
My love to all of you.
May his beautiful soul rest in peace, love U Daii Farhad.
Tannaz--- California
Larry Carpenter
November 12, 2013
To Farhad's family. I was so sorry to hear of Farhad's passing. I remember him very well from our years together at the Overseas School of Rome as classmates. Please accept my family's sincerest condolences. I will keep all of you and Farhad in my thoughts and prayers. With love and prayers, Larry.
Elaine Begen
November 12, 2013
Carol, My sympathy to you and your boys, may your fond memories together with Farhad comfort you for a life time.
November 12, 2013
Carol - I am so sorry for your loss. We'll be thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Kipp and Mary KOllar
issa zokaie
November 12, 2013
dear carol -jonathan and steve..on behalf of my familly(zokaie & sadighi)we want send all of our love to farhad the great.....zarrin-abdolreza-alireza-issa-sara and maysa
Farnaz
November 12, 2013
Rest in peace my dear uncle.
Linda Plante
November 11, 2013
Carol:
So very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meg Duffy
November 11, 2013
I am a volunteer teacher at LVGH. For the past two years I have taught alongside Farhad. Always ready to engage in banter, he took a lively interest in his students and the world around him. He possessed a keen intelligence, and was an entertaining storyteller with an infectious sense of humor. We will sorely miss Farhad's dedication, his quick wit and engaging personality. My sincere condolences to his wife and sons.
John Jackson
November 11, 2013
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about Farhad. He was filled with such positive energy and enthusiasm and always made me smile. He had such deep knowledge about many things and his quest for learning I found infectious. I will miss going to the Sushi Palace in Hamden with him and our brief trips to New Haven and hearing stories from him about plans to visit his family and Boston. It was a pleasure to have known him because when you spend time with someone adventurous like Farhad, who has such a passion for life it makes you excited about trying new things too.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time and I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. I hope warm memories of Farhad will help ease this pain over time.
Love John & Christine Jackson
Lee Russell
November 11, 2013
I keep waiting for a call with Farhad quoting Mark Twain: "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." I am still in disbelief and greatly saddened.... My condolences and love to his family.
Paula Beninato
November 11, 2013
Farhad was a wonderful person who always made us smile here at LVGH. His students enjoyed the classes he taught and staff including myself will always remember his exuberant personality and his zest for life. He gave us so many wonderful memories to keep and always graced us with a smile. Not to mention his fondness for his students and those he taught. I will always remember him as a kind soul who touched all of our lives. My condolences to his wife and his sons. I know this is a difficult time for you all. You have all been blessed to have had such a great person in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and just really wanted you to know that he will be deeply missed.
Avneet Khurana
November 11, 2013
Carol,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
No words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Mary Johnson
November 11, 2013
Carol,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Remembering the good times will always keep him close to you.
My sincerest sympathies.
Mary l Johnson, UHG
November 11, 2013
Dear Carol: Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Rajashree,India
Joanne Hepp
November 11, 2013
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. In reading his obituary and the other messages in this guest book, he was a very good man who will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Joanne Hepp
Manjeet Singh
November 11, 2013
Carol - So Sorry to hear about your sudden loss.Our prayers are with you always during this difficult time.
November 11, 2013
Carol, Jonathan & Steven, We were so sorry to hear about Farhad. We will always have fond memories of our 'perfect' neighbors. Our thoughts & love are with you. David & Lillian Cochrane (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Jamie DiGiovanni
November 10, 2013
Dear Carol, Jonathan & Steven, I have a hard time even finding the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Farhad was such a wonderful man. He always had a smile on his face every time I saw him. My heart aches for all of you. I hope all your wonderful memories will ease you pain. Thinking of you all. Love Jamie
November 10, 2013
Carol: Shock is the best word to describe how I felt when I saw the notice (and by accident). I remember how he made us old-time Travelers people laugh while playing charades. I will be in touch...Bill Lombardi
Mark Steponaitis
November 10, 2013
Farhad was a customer of mine at Hoffman Audi. What a customer he was. He always had a smile on his face. I always looked forward to him coming in, knowing that I was going to have a great conversation with him. Not many customers leave a lasting impression, but Farhad did just that. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Sher Hoffman Simoni
November 10, 2013
Dear Carol and sons, So sorry to learn of your husband and fathers' sudden passing. Hoping wonderful memories help ease your pain at this difficult time.
Eileen Doyle
November 10, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Farhad. I thought he was a great guy. I still laugh when I think of my first time sking with him. He came down the mountain backward and promptly told us "no more hotdogging". He will be missed.
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