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Taghi Rezaian Colorful and gregarious Oriental rug merchant, died April 2nd, 2011. Born Mashhad, Iran, in 1939 he resided in Marin for 42 years. Rezaian is remembered for his generosity of spirit, willingness to help those in need, and a mischievous sense of humor. Rezaian was long involved in cultivating understanding between Americans and Iranians. Later in life Rezaian traveled to Iran regularly and spoke at Bay Area colleges and universities about relations between his two countries. He was interred on April 6th at Valley Memorial Park in Novato. He is survived by wife, Mary and two sons, Ali and daughter-in-law Naomi Tamura and Jason Rezaian, grandson Paxton Rezaian, five sisters including Tayebeh (Tina) Rezaian Shafa and family, Fakhri Rezaian, Ph.D., brother Jafar Rezaian and family, all of Marin, and a large extended family, loyal customers and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Mimi Rezaian, cousin Mohammad Rezaian and on March 4th, 2011 by beloved grandson, Walker Rezaian, age 5.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Apr. 14, 2011.

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Andrea Linton

April 14, 2021

Ten years on I have the same feelings on hearing of Taghi's passing: On several occasions over the years I lived in Petaluma I had the delightful experience of sitting with Taghi in his shop. We chatted about rugs, history, Iran, and the US over tea and pastries. These are treasured memories. And they are constant as the rugs I purchased from Taghi grace many rooms in my house. Thank you so very much for your time and sharing, Taghi.

Andrea Linton

April 17, 2011

Having only heard this sad news today - I knew Taghi for a few years as I live in Petaluma and visited him in his shop here. Taghi was a wonderful man, a great conversationalist, a wise observer of the political scene, a man devoted to his family and to his faith, and a supreme master of the beauty and history of rugs. My deepest condolences to the Rezaian family. Please know that my life has been enriched by knowing Taghi. The rugs that I bought from him and the memories of our conversations are my prized possessions. Most sincerely, Andrea Linton

Pierson Jones

April 16, 2011

Thinking of the whole Rezaian family. Remembering Taghi as loving dad who was really proud of Jason and Ali.

Bill Wilhelm

April 15, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Taghi greatly on my walks in the YMCA pool. We talked about many different subjects and we never could figure out why the powers to be could not solve the problems as simply as we could. I will truley miss him as a friend.

Cindy Roby

April 14, 2011

Love from the Roby family! We are thinking of you...

Pagan Neil

April 14, 2011

Blessed be.

Nancy Bosch

April 14, 2011

Dear Mary,
Today I was so sorry to hear of Taghi's passing. He was such a gracious, kind man to me....he helped me with rug appraisals for many years and I was always astonished at how kind, loving and giving a person he was. I will miss him very much and hope that you and your family are managing through this very, very sad time.

With love,
Nancy Bosch
Bosch Appraisal & Estate Services

James Lee

April 14, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Taghi will be missed in many quarters.

Jim and Toni Lee

April 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, Mary.

Curry Eckelhoff & family
Tamalpais Valley

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