Isaiah Duane Parks, 16, of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in his home. He was born October 9, 2005, in Pittsburgh. Isaiah was a Make-A-Wish recipient, had DiGeorge Syndrome, enjoyed music, rapping, and going to the Regatta. He was fascinated by monster trucks and hoped to make one and drive it one day. Isaiah was a huge Steelers fan with a dream of going to a live game. He was a great son, brother, and friend, touching many, many hearts in his short time here on Earth. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jack Chobanian; paternal grandmother, Anna Kennerly; and uncle, Todd Chobanian.
Isaiah was survived by his mother, Devon (Robert Jr.) Chobanian Schulz; father, Eric (Tina) Parks; brother, Elijah Schulz; maternal grandmother, Linda Chobanian; paternal grandfather, Eddie Parks; uncle, Bobby Diianni; and many great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends.
Family and friends will be received from 1 to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, 1125 Kenneth Ave. New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 3:00 P.M. All are invited to wear their Halloween costume because Isaiah loved Halloween and really wanted to have a Halloween Party this year. Private burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.