Mehdi Ghazanfari

Mehdi Ghazanfari, 82, of Quakertown, died Thurs. Feb. 16 in St. Luke's-Bethlehem Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joanne (Trumbauer) Ghazanfari for the past 43 years. He worked as a machine operator in the manufacturing industry for many years before retiring. Born in Tehran, Iran, he was a son of the late Avolfathe & Iran Ghazanfari. Mehdi was a believer in Jesus Christ and lived his life for Him. He made friends everywhere he went and was very passionate about helping those in need and sharing his love of Jesus. He loved his church, Morning Star Fellowship, Quakertown. He spent much time in the weight room of the YMCA working out and sharing his knowledge with the many friends of all ages that he met there. Surviving with his wife, daughter, Jennifer Ghazanfari-Feralio, son, Shawn, and his granddaughters, Shannon & Gracie who were the joy of his life-he loved them dearly. He was predeceased by daughter Shannon. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Friday, Feb 24, in East Swamp Church, Quakertown. Fmily and friends are invited to call at the church Friday 5 - 7 PM. Interment will be in East Swamp Cemetery. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown is handling arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be sent in his name to the following: Hassler family who have so unselfishly adopted five special needs children and have dedicated their lives to raising them. Mail c/o Greg Hassler, 1571 Stoney Garden Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951, Ordinary Oddballs.blogspot.com/to benefit Callahan Mae Derstine w/ stage 4 cancer, Ashley'sOrphans.com in loving memory of Ashley VanWingerden to help orphans in Haiti.