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January 9, 2026
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The family held a private funeral for immediate family and friends. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to pay tribute to Martin are asked to consider making a contribution to the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org), whose cancer treatments for both Martin and Ethel over the years helped allow the remarkably long and happy life they enjoyed together.
Martin Parahus, age 93, of Wayne passed away Friday, January 9, 2026.
Martin, born and raised in Clifton, was the son of Eghnaty and Katherine Parahus. He graduated from Clifton High School, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
The son of a carpenter, Martin was a carpenter and woodworker throughout his career. He built the house in Wayne where he lived for all 65 years of his marriage to his wife Ethel, and where they raised their two sons, Stephen and Robert. The house included Marty’s workshop, where he specialized in making custom furniture, including much of the furniture in the house.
Martin met Ethel in 1958 and they married January 7, 1961. They enjoyed traveling, and traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and Central America. They lived together, independently, until the time of his death.
Martin was a devoted grandfather to Cortney, Sean, and Connor, and a doting great-grandfather to Ava and Caden.
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The family held a private funeral for immediate family and friends. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to pay tribute to Martin are asked to consider making a contribution to the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org), whose cancer treatments for both Martin and Ethel over the years helped allow the remarkably long and happy life they enjoyed together.
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