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Donations to The Paros Foundation Projects for Prosperity are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To sponsor a project through The Paros Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization (Tax ID 20-5094630), or learn more about specific projects in need of funding, please contact us using the information below.

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Marc Tognozzi Memorial Fund

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Marc Antony Tognozzi was born and baptized to Jan and Esther (Chelebian) Tognozzi on April 27, 1985 in Tarzana, California.

Marc enthusiastically celebrated his Italian and Armenian ancestry with the culture, traditions and cuisines of each. He enjoyed school, travel, outdoor adventure, camping, fishing, and working in the family business. At age 15 he completed the U.S Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program including a full coronation ceremony at the Coronado Naval Base in San Diego. Marc then joined the California Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol program and served dutifully at Southern California air show events as a uniformed cadet. By age 17 he also completed and earned many Boy Scout merits and badges as a member of the local Armenian chapter throughout his youth.

Marc Antony Tognozzi passed away abruptly at 28 years of age. Marc is survived by his mother and father, sisters Nyree and Danielle, and his beautiful fiancée Alina. Marc was the oldest of 12 grandchildren and the second oldest of his 11 first cousins. He remained closely bonded to his grandparents, his four aunts and three uncles in his own perceptive way.

One can only pretend to survive a loss of this magnitude. In an effort to find solace and create some good from this terrible tragedy, we have partnered with The Paros Foundation to create The Marc Tognozzi Memorial Fund. With this Fund, our intention is to support a variety of Paros projects in Marc’s memory including adopting a classroom in Marc’s name in the village of Hatsig in the Armavir Region of Armenia. We also intend on supporting the Foundation’s efforts to put warm winter boots on the feet of Armenia’s needy children. Education, compassion and an affinity for shoes were interests close to Marc’s generous heart!

It is our hope that Marc’s memory, his face with a smile, his voice with talk, his wit and laugh and his rare natural honor will be memorialized through this effort.

J.E.N.D.Tognozzi

$23,995 raised of $225,000 goal

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  • Ms. Abigail Kozlov , In Memory of Sedik Vartkhatoon
    West Hills, CA - 10/30/2025
  • Mr. Adam Michaelson
    Encino, CA - 12/21/2021
  • Tegeleci Family
    Porter Ranch, CA - 6/2/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Vartouhi Chelebian
    Tarzana, CA - 4/27/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Aras & Claudia Apik
    10/23/2018
  • Dr. Tsolair Hovsepian
    Encino, CA - 6/3/2018
  • Ms. Connie Kepner
    Tarzana, CA - 5/23/2018
  • Ms. Mary Zoryan
    Encino, CA - 5/19/2018
  • Ms. Rosette Aghoian
    Altadena, CA - 12/18/2017
  • Ms. Hripsime Hamstra
    San Jose, CA - 6/25/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Linda Tavoukjian
    Covina, CA - 5/13/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Vartouhi Chelebian
    Tarzana, CA - 4/4/2017
  • Ms. Karina Halajian
    CA - 1/11/2017
  • Ms. Rosette Aghoian
    Altadena, CA - 12/30/2016
  • Ms. Kathleen O'Connell
    Santa Clarita, CA - 12/10/2016
  • Dr. Jack Chelebian & Mrs. Gail Farrell
    Corpus Christi, TX - 11/27/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Mari Apik
    Granada Hills, CA - 11/15/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Garen & Lilit Tegelecian
    10/25/2016
  • Mr. Steven Gallatin
    CA - 10/23/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Linda Tavoukjian
    Covina, CA - 6/14/2016
  • Ms. Sona Gallatin
    Fillmore, CA - 5/28/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. George & Tamar Mashigian
    Northridge, CA - 5/10/2016
  • Ms. Talin Kahwajian
    Van Nuys, CA - 4/23/2016
  • Ms. Ruzanna Sargsyan
    4/4/2016
  • Mr. Don Albers
    CA - 1/1/2016
  • Mr. Hovsep Kazazian
    Glendale, CA - 1/1/2016
  • Mr. Zareh Nakashian
    CA - 1/1/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Assadour & Lena Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 1/1/2016
  • Ms. Rosette Aghoian
    Altadena, CA - 12/20/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Sahag & Rita Arslanian
    Tarzana, CA - 10/3/2015
  • Dr. Jack Chelebian & Mrs. Gail Farrell
    Corpus Christi, TX - 9/21/2015
  • Mr. Tigran Majarian & Mrs. Anahid Yaralyan
    8/10/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel & Rose Injejikian
    Northridge, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Puzant & Hasmig Sherbetjian
    Westlake Village, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Ms. Joyce Pearson
    Woodland Hills, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Ms. Hermine D'Janbatian
    Los Angeles, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Garen & Zarouhi Saghoudjian
    Woodland Hills, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Mr. Garbis Bedoyan
    CA - 8/9/2015
  • Mr. Michael Apelian
    Tarzana, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Ms. Gladis Kajirian
    Woodland Hills, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Hrach & Magy Marjanian
    Tarzana, CA - 8/9/2015
  • Donald & Andrea Reinken
    Northridge, CA - 8/8/2015
  • Mr. Kevork Santikian
    La Crescenta, CA - 8/4/2015
  • Mr. Vrej Apelian
    Van Nuys, CA - 8/1/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Sevag & Anna Yaralian
    Granada Hills, CA - 7/31/2015
  • Krikor & Seta Hakimian
    Pasadena, CA - 7/26/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Linda Tavoukjian
    Covina, CA - 5/13/2015
  • Ms. Sona Gallatin
    Fillmore, CA - 5/8/2015
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Vartouhi Chelebian
    Tarzana, CA - 4/14/2015
  • Anahid Cinar
    Porter Ranch, CA - 3/7/2015