PASHANG ESFANDIARI

ESFANDIARI PASHANG ESFANDIARI (Age 78) Of Ellicott City, MD died on May 17, 2017 after a series of strokes. He was surrounded by family in his final hours and is deeply mourned by his wife, Mary Ann (nee Moloney) Esfandiari of 43 years. Pashang was born on July 11, 1938 to Alieh and Yusef Esfandiari in Arak, Iran. He traveled to the United States when he was 18 years old and remained in the U.S. as a citizen and employee of the federal government. He had a full, active, and happy life with his wife, Mary Ann. They both delighted in each other's company and took great pleasure in their many adventures and activities, including hiking in the Grand Canyon, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, kayaking, cooking, gardening, bird watching, scuba diving and snorkeling. They traveled extensively to destinations in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Tahiti, South America, Alaska and Europe. Pashang earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Howard Universi- ty in 1964. He went on to pursue further studies and earned his Master of Science in Physics from the University of Notre Dame in August 1968. Ultimately, Pashang earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the Catholic University of America in 1977. Early in his career, Pashang taught classes in Physics and Introductory Physical Science at Regina High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. He was creative, popular and very gifted as a teacher of a highly technical topic to young students. He also had a successful career working for and in the U.S. Government where he retired in 2014. Pashang met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann Moloney in 1973. Together they created a life of devotion and togetherness that lasted 43 years. Pashang will always be remembered for his youthful energy, strength, optimism, resilience, integrity and unwavering love of his wife, Mary Ann. He always cared for those less fortunate and possessed a sincere heart. Pashang is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; siblings, Farhang Esfandiary, Akefeh Lambert, Alieh Tajamoli, Owrang Esfandiari and the late Adeleh Esfandiari and Amir Hushang Esfandiari; sisters-in-law, Eileen Caroscio and Ann McKerrow; brothers-in-law, Tom Caroscio and Dave McKerrow . A memorial will be celebrated at Harry H. Witzke's Funeral Home, 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD on Thursday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a memorial buffet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Mathew's 1600 located at 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228. All friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in his memory to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) (www.aspca.org).In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in his memory to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) (www.aspca.org).