Schools Plus is a partnership of concerned parents, educators, and community businesses that have come... moreSchools Plus is a partnership of concerned parents, educators, and community businesses that have come together with the shared belief that co-curricular activities are not expendable luxuries in the education of our youth. Rather, they are vital enrichment activities that help to develop qualities of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, and perseverance that are the foundation stones of civilized society.
We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Paul Zamarian. Due to COVID-19, we were not able to have a large funeral but would appreciate if everyone could share memories, stories and pictures of my dad. This is a way for everyone in his life to connect and find a little bit of peace. Thank you... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Paul Zamarian. Due to COVID-19, we were not able to have a large funeral but would appreciate if everyone could share memories, stories and pictures of my dad. This is a way for everyone in his life to connect and find a little bit of peace. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial. I held a small memorial for my Dad with my godparents Bethann and Johnpaul McIntosh-King, my Mom, Sandy Jay, friend Robin Sutterfield, my boyfriend Elias, and my Dads final love, Andrea Meyer. I filled the room with candles, my Dad's favorite flowers, favorite food and good music. W told stories, laughed and cried as we said goodbye.
In this time of COVID, everything is different and I am not able to connect with people who knew him directly. Please help me remember Dad by sharing a story or a favorite picture. In this way we can safely gather to grieve the loss and celebrate the life of Paul Zamarian.
OBITUARY
Paul Zamarian, my Dad, was a man beloved by many. He died of a sudden cardiac arrest on June 13, 2020 after taking a swim, something he did religiously. My Dad was a man full of humor, an entrepreneurial spirit, and most of all, a love for finding out about other peoples' stories. He was a man who lived many different lives from:being a part of the first group fo Peace Coorps Volunteers in 1961(Brazil), to being at the March on... see more Paul Zamarian, my Dad, was a man beloved by many. He died of a sudden cardiac arrest on June 13, 2020 after taking a swim, something he did religiously. My Dad was a man full of humor, an entrepreneurial spirit, and most of all, a love for finding out about other peoples' stories. He was a man who lived many different lives from:being a part of the first group fo Peace Coorps Volunteers in 1961(Brazil), to being at the March on Washington in 1963, going to law school, doing body work in Mt. Shasta for ten years, running a successful law practice, swimming everyday at Monticeto Health Club and finally becoming a father. The stages througout my dads life were separated by distinct moves and decisions he made throughout his life. He often told me how he had never expected to be a father, yet alone at the young age of 60, but that it was the most fufilling decision he had ever made. His love for being a Dad was always clear to me and in the 19 years we celebrated being a family we had our ups and downs but always supported one another. He was one of my confidants, a best friend and most importantly my Dad. I am still shocked that this has happened, which is the main reason it has taken me so long to be able to write this. My Dad may not be there for all the important events in my life going forward but this page is a place where anyone can write stories to him, share their memories or pictures of him, but most importantly connect with others who are grieving the loss of my dad. Paul Zamarian lived a full and varied life, with adventures many would not have the courage to experience; thats the Gryffindor inside him. He died quickly on a beautiful Saturday after doing what he loved. I know that he is in a place of peace and that he would want us to remember his life, not his death.
I always looked forward to our phone conversations from across the country, him in Santa Rosa and me in southwest Florida. We spoke five or six times a year and our conversations were never "hi, how are you doing"... moreI loved my cousin Paul.
I always looked forward to our phone conversations from across the country, him in Santa Rosa and me in southwest Florida. We spoke five or six times a year and our conversations were never "hi, how are you doing" type conversations as so many of us have with friends and relatives. Our conversations were always very substantive and usually about topics of the day, politics, the Great Seal of the United States, Covid-19 and also about our family who were still with us as well as those we had already lost. Paul always asked about my mom, who is now 102. He was really and genuinely interested in what we were speaking about and was a great listener. I will never forget the two or three months that Paul lived with Irene and me in the Washington, D.C. area while he lobbied members of Congress on the importance of minting the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States and educating the public about the symbolism on the Seal. He was driven to get his points across to our representatives.
I loved my cousin Paul and miss him very much. less
Grateful to have met & worked for such a respectable man. It’s been 2 months and it still feels like a shock. I’m thankful that this memorial page exists as a reminder of the happiness he brought to our lives. 💜