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2025

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Arya Sharifi Obituary

Janesville, WI - Arya Sharifi, 32, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at UW Hospital Madison. He was born January 24, 1993, in Tehran, Iran to father Amir Sharifi and mother Maureen (Steed) Sullivan.

Arya enjoyed cooking, art, music, fishing, skateboarding, and just being himself.

He is survived by his mother Maureen Sullivan; father Amir (Soussan) Sharifi; brother Darian Sharifi; and multiple aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Steven Sullivan; and grandparents: Charles and Kathleen Steed.

A private family gathering for Arya will occur. APFEL WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, Janesville is assisting the family. Online condolences to www.apfelwolfe.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from May 5 to May 6, 2025.

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