Larry Zarian

Summary

Larry Zarian (Armenian: Լարի Զարյան, October 20, 1937 – October 13, 2011) was an Armenian-American businessman, real estate investor, and a politician from California. Zarian is the first Armenian-American to serve on the city council in the City of Glendale, California. Zarian served four terms as mayor of Glendale, California.

Larry Zarian
Mayor of Glendale, California
In office
April 1997 – April 1998
Preceded bySheldon S. Baker
Succeeded byEileen Givens
In office
April 1993 – April 1994
Preceded byCarl Raggio
Succeeded byEileen Givens
In office
April 1990 – April 1991
Preceded byJerold F. Milner
Succeeded byV. W. Bremberg
In office
April 1986 – April 1987
Preceded byJerold F. Milner
Succeeded byV. W. Bremberg
Personal details
BornOctober 20, 1937
Tehran, Iran
DiedOctober 13, 2011(2011-10-13) (aged 73)
Glendale, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican-Armenian
Children3
ResidenceGlendale
OccupationBusinessman, real estate investor, politician
Known forFirst Armenian-American in Glendale city council
The Larry Zarian Transportation Center dedication plaque

Early life edit

On October 20, 1937, Zarian was born in Tehran, Iran. Zarian's sister is Rima. Zarian attended high school in Massachusetts.[1][2][3]

Education edit

Zarian attended Glendale Community College. Zarian earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA.[4]

Career edit

As a businessman, Zarian was the owner of Anthony's department stores and a real estate investor.[5]

In 1983, Zarian was elected as a member of city council in Glendale, California. Zarian was the first Armenian-American elected in the Glendale city council.[6][7]

In April 1986, Zarian became mayor of Glendale, California.[8], and was mayor again in 1990, 1993, and 1997. [9]

He served on the California Transportation Commission, and had a show on an Armenian Channel called "AMGA TV". He had a radio show in Los Angeles on KIEV.

Awards edit

  • 1998 Recognized with plaque. Presented by Armenian Society of Los Angeles.[4]
  • 2010 Leadership Award. Presented by Armenian National Committee of Glendale.[7]

Personal life edit

Zarian had three sons, Gregory, Lawrence, and Vincent.[1]

On October 13, 2011, Zarian died from multiple myeloma cancer in Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California. Zarian was 73 years old.[1][10][6][2]

Legacy edit

In November 2011, the Glendale Transportation Center was renamed to the Larry Zarian Transportation Center. It is a Glendale Amtrak and Metrolink rail station at 400 W. Cerritos Ave, Glendale, California.[11]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "City Saddened at Death of Larry Zarian". crescentavalleyweekly.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "PASSINGS: Larry Zarian, Paul Kent, Marty Harris". chicagotribune.com. October 15, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.(may require subscription)
  3. ^ "Ex-mayor of Glendale, radio host". newspapers.com. October 15, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Zarian Glendale City Council Honored by Armenian Society of Los Angeles". asbarez.com. April 6, 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  5. ^ Bruno, Joe Bel (January 13, 1997). "Profile". labusinessjournal.com. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Former Glendale mayor, councilman Larry Zarian dies at 73". dailynews.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "ANC Glendale Announces 2010 Honorees". asbarez. August 24, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Mayors' Gallery". glendaleca.gov. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Larry Zarian Sworn in as Glendale Mayor". asbarez.com. April 16, 1997. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Former Glendale Mayor Larry Zarian dies at 73". dailypress.com. October 13, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Glendale Transportation Center". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2020.

External links edit

  • City of Glendale, CA : Glendale Mayors
  • Larry Lori's Zarian at findagrave.com
  • A Tribute to Mayor Zarian
  • Zarian at irushlemons.com