in Los Angeles, working closely with committee chairman Peter Ueberroth. One of Lazzaro's primary contributions was to help in the design and planning of the Olympic Village and the construction of facilities including the McDonald's Swim Stadium. When President Ronald Reagan opened the games, he used Lazzaro's office as a temporary staging area. During the 1960s through the 1980s, Lazzaro was USC's senior officer responsible for dialog with the Community Redevelopment Agency in the university's district. He oversaw and negotiated agreements with the CRA and community leaders who were often concerned that USC's growth would affect local housing and job opportunities. For much of his career at USC, Lazzaro was also responsible for the university's relationship with the nearby Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where USC's football team has played games for decades. As USC's representative, he worked to harmonize various forces, including the expectations of NFL teams, the need to update the stadium periodically, and USC's commitment to students, alumni, and other ticket holders. Professional recognition Lazzaro was the co-recipient of the Meritorious Service Award by the APPA (known as the National Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges at the time) in 1963. He served as president of the Western Association of College and University Business Officers in 1972 and as president of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in 1978. Lazzaro received a special honor in December 1988, when USC trustee Raymond Watt made a donation on behalf of Lazzaro. As a result, Anthony D. Lazzaro Plaza was designated by the USC Board of Trustees and was dedicated with a ceremony on the University Park campus to acknowledge Lazzaro's commitment and distinguished career of service to the university. The plaza underwent a major renovation in 2013. Lazzaro was conferred the Fred B. Olds Award in 2007. The award was presented on special occasions to USC alumni for their extraordinary and unparalleled service to the university over a long period of time. He ultimately worked in some capacity for USC for over six decades, and advised seven of USC's eleven presidents. Personal life Lazzaro was married to Shirley Jones until her death in 1995. Together, they had one child, Nancy, who worked at USC as an Italian Literature Professor. His grandson, Derek Anthony Lazzaro, also worked as the Chief Information Officer at USC's Information Sciences Institute. Lazzaro died on May 20, 2021, at