Armand Zildjian

My sincere sympathies to the family of Mr. Zildjian. As a teenager in Norwell in the early 60's, I was privileged to be a friend of Mr. Zildjian and some of his Norwell friends who always wanted to show us youngsters that they could still play hockey.
I remember many weekends on the pond behind the Zildjian house trying to put the puck in the wood and chicken wire nets that Bob had put together.
I'll always remember the fun we all had because of Bob's kindness and fun-loving...

My sincere condolences!.. The Zildjian family has blessed the music world for many years. Blessings and comfort to the Zildjian family!

Dear Rab and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the passing of your father.The best times of my life were spent with you and your father. From the first time I met Armand in Hingham on one of the fourth of July parties, through all the great times in Quechee, your father always stood out as a cut above the rest.His genuine down to earth attitude and unlimited generousity towards me has never been forgotten.His sense of humor and wit was unmatched. To this day, I can close my...

Dear Andy and Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of a really nice guy. I have pleasant memories of you and Armand coming into the antique shop in Portsmouth (Carter's) where I worked as manager in the late 70's. Armand had such a down to earth nature and friendly posture toward others in the community and will be missed. I will also always remember Armand as an enthusiastic collector of the most unusual and the best quality, a true reflection of who he was as...

We were very sorry to hear about Armand. Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Andy and family, my heartfelt condolences to you all. I mourn the passing of my old friend, Armand.
He was a very gentle and thoughtful man to all that knew him, in and outside, the music world. The happiness in his smile, the twinkle in his eyes, and the warmth of his handshake was the essense of this man.

I cherish the fond memories of spending time with him at Lennies, other clubs, and drum clinics around the country. Everytime he came to Rayburn Music over the years,...

Many years ago I was fortunate to have been invited to a cook-out at the home in Hingham through Armand's friend (and my uncle) Albert Grosser. My wife and I will never forget the great hospitality of the family and the fun we had in the music room. While Armand is gone,his legacy will live on.He was quite an icon and will be missed.

As the patriarch of a family of cymbal makers known throughtout the world for the quality of their products, Armand Zildjian’s passing signals the end of an era for many percussionists. I was fortunate enough to have known this gregarious and generous man for more than forty years, having first met him at the old Zildjian plant in North Quincy, Massachusetts in 1958. We have been friends ever since. We often sat together at the clinics presented by noted percussionists, and he could...

Our deepest sympathy We are in Costa Rica until March but we are thinking of you