Harry Persaud

Harry passed away peacefully at home in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Premattie Persaud, as well as his 8 children, Liloutie Khan, Chandra Surujnauth, Rajkalie Jadbir, Jaswantie Premnauth, Purnanand Persaud, Sharmila Mohabhir, Salima Persaud, and Zalima Persaud. Additionally, he is survived by 15 grandchildren, Raywattie Persaud, Andrea Spicuzzo-Vasi, Stefan Diaram, Victor Jadbir, Jonathan Jadbir, Ashley Persaud, Anthony Persaud, Jessica Thakurdin, Selena Mohabir, Lisa Mohabir,Adon Persaud, Zaman Bacchus, Ryan Bacchus, Varshnee Bacchus, and Trishana Naraine. He was also blessed to have 5 beautiful great grandchildren Avani

Premnauth, Ariana Spicuzzo-Vasi, Brandon Bremner, Briella Bremner, and Zayden Bacchus.

Harry was born and raised on Station Street in Georgetown, Guyana. He was the first son to the late Ramessar Bharratt and Babylina Bharratt. He assisted in raising his 9 brothers and sisters Kamlawatie Krishnanand, the late Indar Bharratt, Harrel Bharratt, Leila James, Jane Naraine, Rambarose Bharratt, Kussu Bharratt, Indrawatie Hussein, and Ishri Bharratt.

In Guyana, Mr. Persaud was a renowned plumbing engineer for Guyana Water Authority. He moved to America at 49 years old and began working for Champion envelope company before eventually working for Rutgers University as a security officer. Working for Rutgers was one of Harry’s greatest gratifications.

He truly enjoyed going to work every night and referred to his colleagues as ‘family’.

Harry Persaud was a guiding light to those around him, so much so that we had the honor of witnessing the rare occurrence of a meteor shower combined with a show of the Northern Lights to create an awe inspiring moment for all those who witnessed it. This served as a naturally occurring testament to the remarkable experience of knowing Mr. Persaud and having the honor of being a part of his wonderful life.

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A visitation for Harry will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at

KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden.

Funeral will take place Friday August 16, 2024, 8:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.

Cremation will follow at the Rosehill Crematory Linden, NJ.