Khorsand S. Khorsandian's Obituary
Khorsand S. Khorsandian, 92, passed away May 9, 2015. He was born May 31, 1922 in Yazd, Iran to the late Sheriar and Kharman Khorsandian. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Behrouz; and brothers, Falamorz and Rustam.
Khorsand was a restaurateur for many years and came to Hillsborough County in 1981 from Bombay, India. He was of the Baha’i Faith and was a trustee for Huququ’llah (which means Right of God) for the Baha’i community of India. He also served as chairperson for the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bombay, India for decades. Khorsand enjoyed traveling the world, reading, singing and served on numerous boards and groups throughout India.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Shirin; sons, Sheriar Khorsandian and his wife Jan of Dade City, Florida; Dr. Asphendiar Khorsandian and his wife Kelly of Ormond Beach, Florida; Ardeshir Khorsandian and his wife Phyllis of Land O Lakes, Florida; daughter, Farah Khorsandian-Sanchez and her husband Eduardo of Tampa, Florida; brother, Dr. Asphendiar Khorsandian of Germany; sister, Farkhondeh Haghighi of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Kori, Leah, Nadia, Serena, Vahid, Afsaneh, Taraneh, Shirin, Jaleh, Semira and Bijan; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Please allow for time and caution as the county is performing extensive roadwork at the entrance to Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens.
Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com. In lieu of contributions, the family asks that you give through prayer, good deeds and acts of service to those in need in his name.
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