Armando Parajon, 85, died peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice after a brief illness.
Armando was born in Havana, Cuba on July 7, 1933 to Armando Parajon and Ana Alberto. He moved to the United States in 1946 to attend Georgia Military Academy in College Park, Ga. It was quite the adjustment to go from plantains and black beans and rice to discovering a southern, staple food like grits. However, with a little bit of time, Armando became quite fond of his new country. He also became life-long friends with some other young, latin teenage boys that were like family to him. He would often recall memories from GMA and share a few laughs with others about the mischief he and his friends would have.
After graduating from GMA, Armando attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a proud and faithful Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech all his adult life. While at GT, he met his wife of 59 years, Shelby Jean Russell. They raised 3 children, Kent Douglas, Richard Alan, and Ana Teresa Parajon. Armando was a successful, self-employed Mechanical Engineer. His company, ASARK Consultants, designed many of the heating/AC/plumbing systems throughout many buildings in the metro Atlanta area. Armando and his wife lived in Peachtree City, Ga. until they decided to make a change in 2015 and move to Sarasota, Fla. to be closer to their daughter and grandson.
Armando had a zest for life and was the life of the party wherever he went. He was a stranger to no one and friend to all. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.
Armando is survived by his wife, Shelby, their children, Kent, Richard, and Ana, and grandchildren, Armand and Trevor.
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” It’s your time to fly, Dad.
Memorial service to be announced at a later date.
