In Memoriam: Assembly Life Trustee Gerald "Jerry" Turpanjian

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) mourns the loss of Assembly Life Trustee Gerald "Jerry" Turpanjian.

A philanthropist dedicated to the Armenian people, Jerry established the Turpanjian Family Educational Foundation, while achieving success in the business world as the founder of Pacific Sales, one of the largest U.S. retailers of luxury kitchen and bathroom appliances, which was acquired by Best Buy in 2006.

Jerry was born in Aleppo, Syria, to Armenian Genocide survivors, later moving to Beirut, Lebanon, and then emigrating with his family to California, where he graduated from the University of Southern California.

"The Assembly mourns the loss of Jerry Turpanjian, who was a dedicated member of the Armenian Assembly of America as an Assembly Life Trustee, and who participated with his wife in the Assembly's Mission Trip to Armenia," said Assembly Co-Chairs Van Krikorian and Anthony Barsamian. "His generosity and commitment helped advance the diaspora and the homeland in many ways, from education to advocacy. We express our condolences to the Turpanjian Family."

Jerry spent a lifetime committed to helping Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian diaspora. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is strictly a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt

membership organization.

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