Edward Parseghian

Edward Parseghian obituary, Paramus, NJ

Edward Parseghian

Edward Parseghian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William G. Basralian Funeral Service from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2026.
Edward Parseghian, of Franklin Lakes, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 14, 2026 at the age of 96.

He founded and ran his own embroidery business until he was 90! Besides working, his favorite hobbies were flyfishing, soccer and always cherished being with his family.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Alice Parseghian, his parents and his brother John Parseghian.

Edward is survived by his devoted children Steven Parseghian and his wife Barbara, Nancy Panzenhagen and her husband Robert, and Pamela Parseghian and her husband George Arpajian. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He will truly be missed by many family, friends, and all who had the great pleasure of knowing him.

Family and friends are welcome at St. Leon Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn on Wednesday, January 21st for a visitation from 9-10:15AM with a words of rembrance at 10:15AM. The funeral service will begin at 10:30AM at the church. Interment following to George Washington Memorial Park, where he will be laid to rest with his wife. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made in his memory to St. Leon Armenian Church.

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William G. Basralian Funeral Service

559 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649

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