July 28, 1928 – June 20, 2023

Carl W. Raggio, 94, born on July 28, 1928 in Los Angeles, passed away on June 20. He resided in Valencia at the time of his passing.

Carl graduated from Alhambra High School in 1946 and went on to attend John Muir College until 1949 where he met his future wife, Marilyn “Lynne” Lloyd, whom he married on June 9, 1951. He became associated with the California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) the same year when the Lab only had three buildings and approximately 300 employees.

During his 39 years at JPL, Carl was instrumental in the design and deployment of several landmark space crafts including Explorer 1, the first satellite launched by the United States into space in 1958, as well as Pioneer, Ranger, Mariner, Viking, Voyager and Galileo.

Carl and Lynne moved to Glendale in the early 1960s where he served as a board member for the Glendale Unified School District from 1973-1985 and the Glendale City Council from 1985 to 1993. During his council service, he served one-year terms as mayor in 1988 and 1992.

Carl was a staunch supporter of good government and believed the universe was “marvelous,” unquestionably designed by God, and that all citizens have a responsibility to give back to their community and to take care of those less fortunate.

Carl was a ninth generation Californian and a beloved and exemplary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and teacher. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Lynne; his two sons, Carl Raggio III and his wife Mary and Paul Anthony and his fiancé Natalya; daughter Lisa and her husband Greg Patterson; as well as 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom will continue to live out his powerful legacy.

Funeral services will take place at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave. in Montrose, on July 21 at 1 p.m. followed by a celebration of life outdoor reception at the Museum Patio at Forest Lawn Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. For more information about the service, to read his full bio or to share a message, please visit https://obituaries.forestlawn.com/obituaries/carl-raggio.