Pershad was a mathematics tutor at Hudson County Community College and a graduate of Hudson County Community College, New Jersey City University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, his obituary reads.
He was described as an "old soul", who enjoyed dancing, music, meeting new people and was a voracious walker, according to his obituary.
He is survived by his mother and father, Padma and Narenda, his brother, Warren, grandparents and numerous other family members, his obituary reads.
A pooja service was held on Wednesday, July 26. To view his obituary, click here.
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