Parwiz Joodi

Obituary for Parwiz G. Joodi Parwiz Gerard Joodi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, physician, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Oradell, New Jersey. He was 86 years old. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1940, in Iran, Parwiz lived a life defined by perseverance, sacrifice, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family. In 1979, he immigrated to the United States with little more than determination and hope for a better future. A physician in Iran following his service in the Iranian military, he arrived in America needing to learn English and rebuild his medical career from the ground up. Through relentless hard work and resilience, he completed his United States medical training and licensing and went on to build a successful career as an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist in New York City. Parwiz never forgot the struggle it took to create a life for his family. He spent decades working tirelessly to provide opportunities, stability, and comfort for those he loved most. He became a proud United States citizen in 1994, a milestone that represented not only personal achievement, but the realization of the life he had fought so hard to build for his family. To his patients, Dr. Joodi was a rare kind of physician- compassionate, available, and deeply committed. He cared for people in a way that feels almost unheard of today, routinely taking calls from patients at all hours of the day and night because he believed caring for others was not confined to office hours. Even after building a successful practice, he never slowed down, retiring only three years before his passing while still tending to the needs of patients from his New York City practice. But while medicine was his profession, family was his true purpose. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Joodi; his children, Amirsina Joodi, Magnolia Joodi, and Dr. Robert Joodi; his five cherished grandchildren, Natalie, Nicole, Andrew, Juliette, and Melody; and his adored great-grandson, Noah, who he proudly described as “the best- like a billion dollars.” He is also survived by his younger sister, Parvin Joodi, and her husband, Karim; his younger brother, Pirooz Joodi, and his wife, Ellen; and his many beloved nephews and niece. He was predeceased by his parents. Parwiz took immense pride in the accomplishments of his children, particularly in seeing his son Robert follow in his footsteps into medicine and his daughter Magnolia become an attorney. More than their professional success, however, he was proud of the people they became. He elevated everyone around him. He raised the standard simply by the way he lived his life. To know Parwiz was to know his unmatched work ethic, his resourcefulness, and his belief that there was always a way forward. You simply had to find it. He taught his family perseverance not through words alone, but through example. He showed them that obstacles could be overcome with determination, creativity, and courage. He did infinitely more in his life with infinitely less, and never viewed hard work as a burden. He enjoyed the process as much as the reward, and his giving spirit often created even more work for himself because he was always willing to help others. Outside of work, Parwiz found joy in the simple but meaningful things in life. In the warmer months, he could almost always be found at the barbecue grill or tending to his overflowing backyard garden, proudly sharing fruits and vegetables with family, friends, and neighbors. In his younger years, he loved entertaining and bringing people together. He was paternal not only to his own family, but to everyone fortunate enough to know him. A devoted parishioner of St. Joseph's Church, Parwiz built a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and service to others. Nothing, however, brought him greater happiness than his grandchildren. They were the center of his world and the source of a joy unlike any other. He lived for their visits, their laughter, their accomplishments, and the simple privilege of being their grandfather. His absence leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of those who loved him. His seat at the table will forever remain empty, but the lessons he taught, the sacrifices he made, and the example he set will live on through his family for generations to come. The family will forever cherish the life he built, the love he gave so freely, and the extraordinary example he set of perseverance, generosity, devotion, and excellence.