Carl Terzian

Carl Terzian can only be defined as pure goodness. I met him at The Regency Club in LA where he would host numerous weekly networking breakfasts. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. His disposition was positive and gentle and contagious. I´ve thought of him often in the 20+ years since I moved to the east coast and since I last saw him, occasionally doing a google search to see what he´s been up to. This time, google informed me he passed and such a deep sadness fell over me. The world lost such a tremendous human when he passed. My condolences to his family. What a treasure you had and a privilege to get to call Carl yours.

Carl included me in his events regularly when I was a young lawyer with a fledging law practice. When we were on our feet he helped us with our PR. He introduced me to the nonprofit world where I´m proud of the work I did as a board member. I think he may have been the mystery person who tapped me for various civic opportunities. So much of my professional and personal growth I attribute to his influence. He always made me feel so welcomed and appreciated. I was proud to know him. I just found out he passed six years ago! RIP my dear friend. I´m forever grateful for your influence and mentorship. I appreciate what you taught me as a youngster even more now. You are helping me continue to make a difference in the lives of others.

I count my friendship with Carl as one of the most important of my now 70-year life. His thoughtful, caring kindness continues to inspire me. I still think of him often and miss him very much.

A kind, generous true gentleman - what a treasure you were Carl. May God bless you and yours always. Chas Pernice

Lighting this digital candle for eternity is a small, personal tribute to the brilliance of Carl's spirit, good deeds, and generosity.
Through the impact of all three, his light shines through the myriad lessons he taught so very, very many of us during his time with us, as we carry them forward in word, deed, and guiding memories.
"Life is God's Gift to Us.
What We Do With Our Life Is Our Gift To God "
Carl, what a Magnificent Gift you gave Him.

Thanks for all the introductions to interesting people who always surrounded you Carl. You will be missed! Mike Wegge

A GENEROUS, KINDLY MAN WHO HELPED A STRUGGLING YOUNG BUSINESSMAN/PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE MID-1970S. HE WAS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CLIENTS. RIP, OLD FRIEND.

I will never forget Carl's amazing networking opportunities. He was WAY ahead of his time, having everyone introduce the 'front' of their business card and the 'back'. I still have many friends and colleagues that I met through Carl. Glad to have known you!

RIP Carl Terzian. I feel blessed to have been a part of your groups. You were always very kind, fair and thoughtful. You will be missed.

Dear Terzian Family:

I met Carl in early 1980 when I had just passed the bar and was starting out as a lawyer in California. He had been hired by Unocal to assist the legal department with its image. Carl became a dear friend and mentor throughout the rest of my legal career and personal life. His lessons formed my understanding of the business world, always focusing on integrity and follow through. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. Emily Boyle

Perhaps the finest human being I have ever known.

Aside from my mother and father, no single person has had a more salutary impact on my life and career than this man. He was truly awesome.
Richard Stennes MD MBA FACEP
Former President American College of Emergency Physicians

I found an old article from LA Business Journal in 2009 with a photo of Carl at the Regency Club in Westwood -- I think that's the way I will remember him -- gracious, kind, and with an amazing memory for names, like a gracious king or an all-knowing "regent." Every lunch or breakfast with Carl was a dramatic journey as one-by-one people revealed the "other" side of their business card. In an era where conversation is being replaced by tweets, and business cards are digital, Carl was "old school" in the best sense. He always made me feel special -- one day I realized that's the way he made EVERYONE feel ... that's a gift. Maybe that's the best way to honor him -- make someone feel special, and give a little nod towards heaven and think of Carl. I was blessed to have known him.

Carl was an amazing connector of non-profits and for profit professionals here in Southern California, and a profoundly eloquent communicator. I was proud to hear him give the keynote address at a PPP-LA annual conference where he shared not only that he was a proud alumnus from USC but also thankful for the care he received at USC Norris Cancer Center. Carl's passing will leave a void for all of us who knew and worked with him here in Los Angeles. My condolences to his wife Joan and his entire family.

Carl was an amazing communicator and friend. It was a privilege knowing him. He will be sorely missed.

Memorial service: Saturday, April 9, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 12:30

What an honor it was to have met Carl and worked with him over the last several months. Carl graciously took on our small 501(c)(3) non-profit and was kind and generous and I learned a lot from him. He felt like a friend right from the start, somebody that was on your side. I was amazed at his networking abilities and his impeccable memory as he introduced everyone around his table. What a special man .... He was one of a kind. Thank you Carl for touching my life and so many others. Rest in peace.

My condolences to the Terzian family. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be deeply missed but I am very thankful to have known him. Rest in peace my friend.

Carl was an amazing person and terrific example in many ways to all of us who were blessed to have known him. Rest in peace, Carl, and thanks for everything! God bless and condolences to your family.

Carl was a wonderful person who took pride in helping to make the world a better place. It was a privilege to know him and learn from him.

My deepest condolences to Carl's family. Carl was the nicest, kindest, and most brilliant and giving person that I have known. He made the world a better place. I learned so much from him and feel blessed to have known him. I am sad that he is gone from our world. Rest in peace Carl and thank you for everything you have done.

Carl was one of the most kind, gentle and influential human beings I have ever known. He was a close friend and my mentor for the last 1o years. He was such a positive influence on our community and our nonprofits gained so much from him. I will miss his smile , humor, stories and uncanny memory! Rest in peace my friend.

Carl enriched my life. He touched so many people and made the world better than it was when he left. I miss him already.

Rest in peace, my friend. Carl Terzian passed away on Easter Sunday. I met so many wonderful people through his networking luncheons. Thank you, Carl, for all you have done for non-profit organizations in Southern California. You will be missed!

Amazing man. Fellow Trojan. Knew so many people and helped thousands. Great man. Too bad. So sad. All the best to his family and all the friends.

Deeply saddened by the death of a dear friend and one of the gentlest of gentlemen I've ever known, the one and only Carl Terzian. For decades he has connected tens of thousands of Angelenos with each other, with important causes, and with their own humanity and civility. There is no successor, there will not be another like Carl. But, we who knew him can honor his spirit and keep him alive in our hearts by living in service to the greater good. Love, respect, and gratitude. Condolences to the Terzian family. Carl made Los Angeles and the world a better place. You will be missed, dear man.

Carl was a wonderful and talented man. We were all blessed to know him and our prayers are with all of his family.

I will always be grateful to Carl for showing me how to become the best person I possibly can be.

I was greatly impressed by Carl's' graciousness, steel-trap memory, and selfless commitment to supporting charities and anyone facing economic or other challenges. He is the epitome of a life well lived, and will be greatly missed.

May heavy hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times together as we celebrate the life of a wonderful man who truly loved life, family and friends. What a treasure chest of memories. Carl, you will forever be part of the back side of my card. Thank you and God Bless.

Wendy

Carl was one of the funniest, most engaging people I had ever met. He allowed me to bring my strategic business, marketing & advertising experience to his unique personal branding acumen as I helped build the firm's consumer product PR business. His lessons on networking, public speaking and social responsibility were important ingredients for my success.

In a day long past the invention of the computer, databases and CRM, Carl was happy with his five rolodexes overflowing with thousands of contacts. His wife and his dog seemed to calm him most. Multiple breakfasts, lunches and dinners kept his client list full.

A wonderful boss, husband, father and advisor will be missed greatly by all...

Carl was one SPECIAL man! Love, Yolee

He was my friend and mentor for over four decades. He will be deeply missed. He was a great soul and wonderful human being. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will always live on in our memories and in the ripple of his good deeds and in the life everlasting. I wrote this tribute on LinkedIn to him:

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An irreplaceable loss- God bless this sweet mans soul.

Carl will always be remembered by me. He is what helped to make my ad agency successful. Yes, he will network in Heaven...

Carl will be fondly remembered as the one of the best Cub Scouts of Pack 168 ever! He and the entire Terzian family are examples for all of us. We live in a better world for having
Carl walking amongst us.

Carl was one of the finest people I've ever known. He was a great professional but an even greater human being... and his influence throughout the Los Angeles community will be felt for years. We'll miss him greatly.

Carl, your kindness, connectedness, and compassion for so many will be long remembered. Few are, but you were and remain unique. I will miss you, a lot. Sending love -

I can only imagine the networking Carl will be doing in heaven. There will never be another Carl Terzian -- civic leader, philanthropist, mentor and friend. Carl is the Godfather of Los Angeles. I will miss dining at your tables, our wonderful talks and your kind handwritten notes.

I had the honor of knowing Carl for only a few years. I wish I had the pleasure of knowing him longer. He contributed so much to so many people in his lifetime and I know I will miss him as will many thousands of others he touched. Carl set an example we can all only hope to live up to.

Condolences to the family and to those who worked closely with Carl over the years. I have very fond memories of dozens of networking lunches and breakfasts which Carl urged me to attend many years ago in order to share the back of my business card. There was nobody like Carl Terzian and I doubt there ever will be. I know there are thousands of us who will remember him and miss him always.

I met Carl shortly after moving to California. He took me under his wing and introduced me to Los Angeles. What a phenomenal spirit he was and continues to be. I am blessed to know him and grateful for his service to the business and political world and most importantly to humanity in his generosity. God Bless you Carl. You hold a special place in my heart always.

Carl was truly one of a kind - his memory was amazing. His compassion and warmth are qualities that I always admired in him. A great loss for so many people!

Much light and prayers to Carl and his entire family. He was truly a King among men, shared his love and caring freely and was there when needed. He demonstrated his faith, his brilliant memory, his honesty and integrity every day of his life . He will be remembered and held in our hearts. Janet Caminite

Carl is a remarkable man with an unparalelled ability to connect and remember the important aspects of the people he knew and loved.

I will miss him.

Andrew Low, CTFA
BNY Mellon Wealth Management

I felt honored and privileged to have known Carl Terzian and to have been part of his wonderful networking group. He made a difference in my life and taught me the importance of building relationships. He made me realize the value of the backside of one's business card - the things that truly matter. Family, civic engagement, service to those less fortunate, God and spirituality. He is an angel watching over all of us. Hopefully we never forget what he taught us.

Carl made a difference in thousands of our lives, stressing the importance of "the other side of the card". Thank you Carl!

Carl was always generous with his time and advice. In the early years of my company, Carl was so helpful. I always appreciated his support and guidance. Rest in peace Carl, you will be missed.

Carl was a mentor and a father figure to me and to countless others. He made a profound difference in my life. I will always be grateful to him and treasure his friendship. God's speed, Carl Terzian.