Thinking of you today my sweet Uncle Cyrus. Your legacy continues on in our hearts thru the beautiful and loving memories we all have of you. 
We love and miss you💗
 Jackie

My dearest Uncle Cyrus,
Thinking of you and missing you. You are forever in my heart and on my mind. I just read about how a woman found a book you previously owned. I was so touched that she took the time to write  on your memorial site…You continue to bring out the best in people, even in your passing. 
I love you, 
Jackie

I know that nobody may ever read this. Today is September 13, 2022. I purchased a book of Persian Paintings at a thrift store today. Upon opening the book there was a receipt inside from Brandywine Book store on Park Avenue, dated November 22, 1986 sold to Dr. Azimi. Next to it written on the front Cover and in his own handwriting was Cyrus Azimi PhD with his address phone number and a date of November 1986. I sat staring at these two things. I don’t know why, but I imagined him writing his information into this book declaring this book his. I thought he must’ve been so proud to have purchased this book and now I understand why. I curiously googled his name and came across all of these wonderful memories of Dr. Azimi. It brought me to tears just knowing what a wonderful man he was.  It made me happy to know that someone who brings so much love and warmth and light to the world can have rippling affects that last lifetimes. I often feel like when I purchase a book in a thrift store that the book finds me. I always keep the scraps of paper that are found inside, the old bookmarks. I like bent pages and the smell of old books. I prefer books that are used that someone once loved. Dr. Azimi purchased this book when I was 10 years old. Today I’m 46. So from the time I was 10 until the time I was 44 he regarded this book and held it in his home as an extension of himself. Our homes represent so much about us. I’m so glad I was curious. Today I’m so grateful to have met Dr Azimi. The effects of his loving heart still sending ripples through the world.  

Thinking of you today.
What a joy it was to know you while you were still here on earth...what a joy it must be for you now to be elsewhere. That freedom of transformation must be intoxicating.
Where ever you are...you are still in our hearts.
Always,
Fred

I had the great pleasure if taking a class with Dr Azimi. He was an inspiration personally and professionally.  He is missed.

He was a friend but lost contact long time ago. Rest in peace, good friend

I have been taught by many professors in my life, but the main professor who had brought so much inspiration to me was Dr. Azimi. Throughout my education, I was never sure of what I wanted to pursue as a career in the future, but Dr. Azimi not only confirmed my love for clinical psychology but he inspired me to be the best person I can be. Along with the infectious kindness that he spread within the classroom, his class has taught me so many things as well. Talking to Dr. Azimi, even for a brief moment, was equivalent to a dose of serotonin. He will always be someone who inspires me.

Dr. Azimi was my professor for two semesters at UCF. His classes inspired me and taught me so much. He was a role model to me in the field of Psychology, and in life. Dr. Azimi had an unforgettable smile and presence.  The semester of his passing, I had applied to be his teaching assistant and was so nervous/excited to hear back. I wanted so badly to work close with him, but now I know, being his student was a blessing enough.  Thank you for all the wisdom and knowledge Dr. Azimi. I will make you proud and forever remember you as my favorite professor. 

I was at UCF from 1987-1992 pursuing a double major in Psychology and Philosophy. Dr. Azimi was one of my absolute favorites - not just for his presentation of the material and fairness in testing but for the pure generosity of his soul. After many classes, I'd come up with a question or a comment and we'd chat along the walk back to his office - numerous times we sat for an hour or more, talking about our lives. He told me stories of his life in Persia (I don't think I ever heard him say "Iran"), about working for the family of the Shah, about fleeing during the revolution and leaving so much behind. I couldn't fathom at the time how he could speak of it and not seem sad - but though I'm sure he was affected by it, he had so much joy and wonder inside him about the world, and the people in it, that it never showed but in fleeting moments.

It sounds like he continued to share that inner beauty with his students until the day he passed - and that fills me with joy even as I'm sad to hear he's gone.

I am sharing sorrow with the family and friends. We were colleagues and we thought together at the “National University of Iran”.  I been trying to reach him for months and wasn’t aware of his passing.  I googled his name and came across the website.  He will be missed.

Dr. Azimi is a favorite professor in undergrad and grad school.  He motivated me to achieve and actually wrote my recommendation for grad school.  I am deeply saddened by our loss.  I will continue to LoVe and cherish the memories I made in his classes. 

Dr. Azimi believed in me when I felt nobody else did. He was an amazing educator and taught me lessons beyond that of which could come from a textbook. I will miss him dearly. 

I learned that Dr. Azimi passed away today while I was at work, He used to come and get his supplies from the place I work at. I first met Dr.Azimi when I took Abnormal Psychology with him at UCF. He was one of the best professors that I love, he cared so much about his students and wanted them to learn. It was so sad to hear this news today.  Rest in peace :(

Dear Cousin,

May you rest In peace.  I did not see you often but we did talk on the phone.  I know you loved teaching and it seems you were a great teacher.  Your students have said a lot of good things about you.  It is not easy to receive a lot of praise from students unless one is really a good teacher and a caring person.  My condolences to your loved ones. Huschang Moschtaghi in Freiburg mourns your passing.

So much to say, yet not enough words could ever sum up Dr. Azimi. You are, were, and forever will be a light. Thank you sir. Much love to all his loved ones and to the thousands he's touched. 🙏 

We meet certain people in our lifetime who make such a huge impression in our life that we never forget them.  Dr. Cyrus Azimi, is one of them for me. Being a fellow Iranian-American, I first met Dr. Azimi in early 80s, while a student at UCF.  He was one of the most gentle, most caring and most brilliant people I've ever known.  Although we had not seen each other for some time, for over 35 years we kept in touch via New Year greetings and phone calls.  I had the pleasure of speaking with him about a week before his passing and we decided to get together as soon as he feels better.  RIP dear Dr. Azimi. Your loving and gentle spirit will be always with us.  Thank you for the beautiful memories. 

Dr. Azimi-
You were one of the most caring, gentle souls I ever met. It was a pleasure knowing you. May you be at peace. 

Professor Azimi was my professor for two of my classes. His spirit was so gentle, but so firm. His presence was like a gentle wind of fresh air. He was so wise, and so sweet. I know he is resting peacefully now.

Azimi you were the single most reason I kept striving for my degree in psychology and why i decided to go for a masters degree.
The respect he showed towards the mentally disabled “no no no we do not use the word retarded they are not less than”. He will be missed in this world, psychology is forever effected by him. One of the greatest. 

Dr. Azimi, 
You were my favorite professor I’ve had since I’ve been at UCF by far, and you truly showed how much passion you had for your profession. You viewed us not as students, but as your family and your grandchildren. I took your class for both abnormal psych and clinical psych and I’m truly glad I got to see you one last time this semester before God took you home to be with him. You were a beautiful soul who impacted thousands of lives and you’ve truly given me inspiration to be a psychologist. I will always remember when we had finals for abnormal psych and you just smiled and said “I love having you all together again, I just love seeing all of your faces.” And that makes me smile every time because you truly loved us. We love you just as much, Dr. Azimi and we will never forget you.

Dr. Azimi thank you for your never ending guidance and kindness towards me. You were my first psychology professor when I transferred schools and left an impression on me. Thank you for your dedication. Rest In Peace.

Thank you for being a professor who I took two years ago, yet still talk about today. You were such a kindhearted and genuine soul. You were always calling your students your 'best friends' and your 'children'. It was a little ways you gave us affirmations that made your class so enjoyable. May you rest in peace, as you will never be forgotten.

I took you my first semester at ucf and your class was my favorite. Your impact on my transition to the school was tremendous. You were such a great professor with such a big heart for your class, rip. 

Thank you Dr.Azimi for sharing your passion with UCF. It was my first semester as a transfer at UCF when I took your class. I needed one of your psychology classes as a pre-requisite for nursing but ended the semester with a minor in nursing and a passion for the subject. I thoroughly enjoyed coming to your class and sat in the first row every time. Even when I had a bad day, seeing your smile and hearing your kind voice always brought some warmth. You always called me your beautiful granddaughter and it made my day. Your stories from your experience in psychology made me fall even more in love with the subject. You taught us so much, not only about psychology, but life. You touched so many hearts. When I heard you had left us, I was shattered. But I know you are an angel and you’ll be watching over us. Thank you for everything you’ve done. You are already missed. 

Thank you for giving me a passion for psychology and pushing me to go into graduate school. I don't know where I'd be without your guidance . It was nothing short of a privilege to have you a professor and to know you as a person.



Dr. Azimi,
I've written this countless times and I just can't find the right words to show the impact that you had on my life. Your class was the very first one that I had at UCF.  I remember you walking into the classroom with the biggest smile on your face greeting us all with praise and love. I knew instantly that I was going to learn so much from you and you were going to make a difference in my life. Every word you said you spoke with such grace, poise and kindess. You had a love for life that I have never seen anyone else have.  We weren't just a classroom of faces to you, we were your family.  You touched the lives of thousands of people throughout your life and you sir will always be loved and rememberd for the kind, caring and loving man that you always were.  I know all of your students and those who have had the pleasure of working and learning from you will continue to carry on your legacy and always remind those around them to do what you love and love what you do because that's what true success is. You taught me that, and you taught me that an education is something that someone can never take from you. Thank you for being the best grandpa ever. You will be missed by so many. 

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Azimi for both abnormal psych and clinical psych. In his clinical psych class, he even gave us practice in using the DSM, something truly unique for an undergraduate class. He always made me smile when he said "this is your grandfather speaking" and "these people are coo-coo bananas". Thank you for all that you've taught us. I will carry it in my heart forever and into my medical practice. Love you and miss you Dr. Azimi! 

-Ashley Shilling 

Dear Dr. Azimi,
I'm sure you're watching me write this and already know this, but I've tried to write this memory about a thousand times it feels like. And that's because there aren't words in any languages-- either my single language of english or the seven or eight you could speak fluently-- that could describe and encompass your kindness, good spiritedness, and compassion. Never before have I seen a man with thousands of grandchildren, but truly, I and all of your students were special to you. Serving as your teaching assistant for two years was one of the greatest honors of my life, and the way you believed in me when I didn't believe in myself kept me going through some very tough times. I will never forget your freckled bananas, your typewriter written notes and exams, or your sweet, toothy grin whenever you came into the room. You truly lit up a lecture hall every morning when you shuffled down the isle. You're the kind of person everyone should wish to be, and I hope you know you modeled that until the day you died. I will never ever forget you, you truly beautiful man, scholar, mentor, and grandfather.
I love you, Dr. Azimi. Be at rest. You've earned it.

Dr. Azimi was my professor and I loved him, he was a very kind man. He made me look forward to attending class and waking up everyday when I had him. He was very understanding and caring towards his students. Everyone I know who had met him loved him and knew he was a great man. The news saddened us all at UCF, and he will be very missed. I send my condolences to his loved ones, his memory will always live on. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be a student in his class and have met such an amazing man. May he Rest In Peace ❤️ 

Dear Dr. Azimi,
May you be free from your earthly pain and bask in the love of all of those whom you have touched with your kind heart.
It has been 3 years that I have spent by your side in academia, and could never have asked for the blessing you have turned out to be in my life.
I cherish the memories of you sharing fruit with me before every class, your complete disregard for technology, and our deep talks about life.
However my favorite memory is of this last Christmas, the amount of joy you had shown for the typewriter was a joy I never thought I could give someone who had experienced so much already.
I am humbled and honored to be able to call you my mentor, friend, and grandfather. The impact you have had on my life had a ripple that will continue forever and you will never be forgotten.
Love always,
Your Grandson

OBITUARIO

Cyrus Azimi

28 mayo, 1933 – 14 enero, 2020

Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod/Winter Park Funeral Home

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