John Najarian Sr.

Captain John W. Najarian USAF (Ret), passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, at his home in Schertz, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones on March 17, 2023.

John was born August 9, 1932, in Providence, RI to John and Jane Najarian. He attended public schools there and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in May 1950. After working briefly as a clarinet maker and machinist apprentice, he joined the United States Air Force in May 1951 and served his country honorably for 20 years. During his distinguished service to his country, he was assigned duty in England, Korea, New York, California, Kansas and nine separate assignments in Texas. After military service, John continued to serve his country spending 22 years with Army and Airforce Civilian Services in Delaware, Washington DC, England, and Texas finally retiring in 1996. During his first tour in England (1962), he grew an interest in antique clocks and took correspondent courses in clock repair. This interest grew into a passionate hobby, and John was always happy to share his talents and enthusiasm for clocks often fixing many of his friends and families favorite time pieces. John then moved to Phoenix Arizona in 1996 and became a Clockmaker Apprentice to a well-known Master Clockmaker for four years. He opened his own clock repair business in 2000 and was very successful until he sold the business in 2004 and moved back to Texas. After retirement, he continued to share his joy for this work, and routinely offered his services to his family and friends. In addition, he remained a very active member of the churches he attended and solidified himself as a valued member of his community through his volunteer efforts and sincere involvement for community growth and improvements.

John was proceeded in death by his parents; second wife Jean S. Gosbee, and oldest son, J.W. Najarian Jr. He is survived by his wife Carol Mason Najarian and her children: Joseph Mason Jr., Sarah Sherrill, and Christina Rogers; his first wife Delilah Najarian Mierring and their children Karen (Kalinda) Tilges, and Paul Najarian; his sons Leigh Najarian and Michael Najarian; his daughter Kay Najarian; his two sisters Rosalie Leaberry and Christine Spencer; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.