Seniors’ association- FISANA- celebrates Silver Jubilee

Mayor of Edison, NJ Sam Joshi, center, and officials and special guests at the FISANA Silver Jubilee celebrations November 1, 2025, in New Jersey.

The Federation of Indo-American Seniors Association of North America (FISANA) held its Silver Jubilee celebration Saturday November 1, 2025, at Royal Albert’s Palace, Fords, New Jersey.

Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac being honored at the FISANA Silver Jubilee event November 1, 2025, in Royal Albert’s Palace, Fords, NJ. ALL PHOTOS: Raja Bhatty, ITV Gold

Among the elected officials who attended were Mayor of Woodbridge John E. McCormac, and Edison Mayor Sam Joshi.

Piyush Patel, chair of FISANA, spoke of his vision to have a central database, and to have a dedicated call line that seniors could get help from in times of need.

Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh, chairman of Parikh Worldwide Media, being honored at FISANA event Nov. 1, 2025., as Suresh Patel, right, president of FISANA looks on.

Dr. Sudhir Parikh thanked Suresh Patel for organizing the event and noted the elaborate decorations symbolizing India’s culture and credited FISANA with making its voice heard. Dr. Parikh was the first chairman of FISANA and was recognized for his service.