Glendale’s first Armenian-American mayor Larry Zarian passed away Thursday at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, friends and former colleagues told the Glendale News Press.
In 1983, Zarian became the first Armenian-American elected to the Glendale City Council, where he served for 16 years. He also served as a board member for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and as a state transportation commissioner. His public service was recognized by presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, and governors George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to the city.
The 73-year-old also hosted “The Larry Zarian Forum,” a talk show on Thursday nights on Charter Cable.
“He was just dynamic in every facet of his life,” said friend and Councilman Ara Najarian told the News Press. “He was always happy, always energetic and always fun to be around.’
Zarian is survived by three sons, Vincent, Gregory and Lawrence; a daughter-in-law; and two grandsons.
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I and my family wish to extend our deepest sorrow and
condolences to the family and friends of late Larry Zarian. May God rest his soul in his kingdom and give
patience to his family and friends. Kevorkian’s family.
All Armenians were and still are proud to have someone like Larry Zarian. Thank you for your many years of service for the Armenian American community.
We turks send his family condolences and may he rest in peace…